Melissa Vergara Fernandez

Dr. Melissa Vergara Fernandez is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. She holds positions as an elected member of the executive committee of the Latin American Society for the History of Economic Thought (ALAHPE) and the executive board of the International Network for Economic Method (INEM).

Her research focuses on the philosophy of science applied to economics and finance, particularly examining foundational issues in financial theory and methodology. She explores topics such as the joint hypothesis problem, modern finance frameworks, and the explanatory power of economic models.

Her notable publication, Finance and Financial Economics: A Philosophy of Science Perspective (2021), critically analyzes intersections between philosophy and financial economics. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains active roles in academic networks.

Her work is affiliated with the Economics, Econometrics & Finance department at the University of Groningen, where she contributes to research and teaching in economic theory and financial philosophy.