Natalia Ramondo

Natalia Ramondo is a Professor of Economics at Boston University (BU), where she has been since 2020. Previously, she held positions at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Arizona State University, and the University of Texas, progressing from Assistant Professor to tenured Associate Professor. She specializes in international trade and globalization, with a focus on multinational firms and quantitative models analyzing economic openness. Her work bridges theoretical rigor and policy relevance, particularly regarding welfare impacts of globalization.

Education: BA in Economics (Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1997), MA in Economics (Universidad Torcuato di Tella, 2000), PhD in Economics (University of Chicago, 2006). Notable fellowships include the Kenen Fellowship at Princeton University (2009-2010).

Research Interests: Globalization dynamics, multinational firm behavior, productivity analysis, knowledge diffusion, and innovation in globalized economies. She employs advanced quantitative methods to study trade flows, FDI, and cross-country income disparities.

Her recent work emphasizes understanding how multinational firms shape global economic outcomes through innovation and production networks. Articles focus on topics like firm-embedded productivity, global knowledge flows, and the lifecycle of exporters.

Grants and Advising: While no advisees are listed here, her research has been supported by institutional grants and collaborations. She contributes to policy discussions on global trade frameworks and economic integration.