Nestor Garza

Nestor Garza serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Business Administration & Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He holds a PhD in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge (2015) and an M.Sc. in Economics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. With over 18 years of academic experience including 8 years of full-time university teaching in Urban Planning and Economics, he has held previous appointments at Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Washington, and Universidad del Norte (Colombia). At CSUDH, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics (Econ 210) and Principles of Macroeconomics (Econ 211).

Education:

• PhD in Land Economy, University of Cambridge, 2015
• M.Sc. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá (graduated with honors)
• Undergraduate degree, summa cum laude (institution unspecified)

Research Interests: Dr. Garza specializes in Spatial Economic Analysis with emphasis on Geographic Information Systems applied to Land Markets, Regulation, and Taxation. His interdisciplinary work bridges urban economics, land policy, and geographic information science to address complex urban development challenges. He has published in top journals including Urban Studies, Land Use Policy, Public Finance Review, and The Journal of Property Research.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Full Scholarship for PhD Studies awarded by Colciencias, Colombia
• Masters Scholarship from The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
• Merit Award from AREUA (American Real Estate Association) in Singapore PhD contest (2012)
• Merit Award from Universidad Javeriana (Cali, Colombia) in essays contest (2010)

Research Funding and Professional Engagement: His research has secured funding from the World Bank, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Korean Research Institute for Human Settlements, and Antofagasta plc. He provides consultancy services to government and industry on economic policy matters including local industrial development, criminality, and housing markets. Dr. Garza presents research internationally across North/South America, Europe, and Asia with fluency in English and Spanish for diverse audiences.