Miriam Artiles

Miriam Artiles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her academic work intersects political economy, development economics, and historical economic analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2021)

Research Focus: Her research examines the interplay of political institutions, economic development, and cultural factors, particularly in Latin American contexts. Current projects explore accountability mechanisms, political capture, and historical governance structures.

Publications: Her 2021 work in The Review of Economics and Statistics analyzes political selection processes and accountability failures in Peruvian municipalities, combining institutional economics with empirical development analysis.

Laboratory: Affiliated with the DSEA-Lab, focusing on applied economic research and policy evaluation.