Miguel Zerecero

Miguel Zerecero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), along with an M.A. in Economic Theory and Econometrics from TSE and a B.A. in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). His research focuses on Economic Geography, Macroeconomics, and Labor Economics, with a particular emphasis on topics such as urban development, labor market dynamics, and international economic policies.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics (2021)
• M.A. in Economic Theory and Econometrics, Toulouse School of Economics (2015)
• B.A. in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (2013)

Research Interests

Zerecero's research explores the intersection of urban economics, labor markets, and macroeconomic policy. Key topics include regulated building heights in real-estate markets, labor market power dynamics between unions and firms, and the effects of central bank interventions in foreign exchange markets. His work combines rigorous econometric analysis with spatial and regional economic frameworks to address questions of market efficiency, policy design, and economic inequality.

Key Publications & Awards

His work has been published in the Journal of Urban Economics and is under review at top journals like Econometrica. Notable accolades include the TSE Job Market Fellowship (2020–2021) and the Honorable Mention for the Best Student Paper Award from the Urban Economics Association (2021). His research has also been presented at institutions such as UCLA, the Urban Economics Association conferences, and the European Economic Association meetings.

Teaching & Professional Experience

Zerecero teaches courses in Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Economic Geography at UCI. Prior to his academic career, he held roles at the Banco de México, including as an Economist (2011–2014) and internships. He is proficient in Spanish (native), English (fluent), and French (intermediate), and skilled in software tools like MATLAB, SAS, R, and Julia.