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Mario Solis-Garcia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Macalester College. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota (2011), alongside earlier degrees from ITESM Monterrey (BA, 1997), El Colegio de México (MA, 2001), and the University of Minnesota (MA, 2010). His research focuses on government policy impacts on macroeconomic dynamics, particularly the shadow economy and business cycle fluctuations. He has collaborated extensively on projects measuring informal economic activity using dynamic general equilibrium models.
Teaching responsibilities include advanced macroeconomics, monetary economics, and modeling courses. He has designed courses such as Macroeconomic Modeling (DSGE tools) and Open Economy Macroeconomics, and has taught at institutions like the Universidade Católica de Brasília through the Fulbright Specialist Program. His pedagogical work emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including integrating DSGE frameworks into undergraduate curricula.
Research interests span fiscal policy effects, economic growth drivers, and the interplay between taxation and informal sector dynamics. His work has been published in journals like Macroeconomic Dynamics and Journal of Macroeconomics, with contributions to the Routledge Handbook of the Informal Economy. Current projects explore employment volatility, shadow economy impacts in developing economies, and fiscal policy expectations.
Students interested in letters of recommendation are advised to engage actively in coursework, pursue research opportunities, and provide comprehensive application materials well ahead of deadlines. His teaching philosophy prioritizes fostering analytical skills and connecting theory to real-world economic challenges.
