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Nicolás Ajzenman is an Assistant Professor of Economics at McGill University and a Research Affiliate at J-PAL, IZA, and other institutions. His work focuses on development economics, behavioral economics, and political economy, with a particular emphasis on experimental methods and policy applications. He previously held positions at the Sao Paulo School of Economics-FGV and the Inter-American Development Bank's Behavioral Economics Group.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Sciences Po
- Master in Public Administration in International Development, Harvard University
- Master's in Economics, Universidad de San Andres
- Bachelor's in Economics, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Research Interests: His research spans applied microeconometrics, corruption dynamics, education policy, labor markets, and behavioral interventions. Notable topics include the impact of political corruption on societal norms, teacher motivation strategies, and electoral accountability linked to public infrastructure.
Publications & Grants: His work appears in top journals like the Review of Economic Studies, American Economic Journal, and Economic Journal. He has conducted field experiments in multiple Latin American countries and advises governments on behavioral policy design. Current projects include scaling behavioral interventions via AI and studying migration's economic and social impacts.
Teaching & Outreach: Teaches advanced econometrics, development economics, and political economy at McGill. Designs behavioral workshops for policymakers in Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, and others. Authored a Harvard Kennedy School case study on Argentina's 2001-2002 economic crisis.
Media & Advocacy: Regular contributor to The Economist, New York Times, and Spanish-language outlets. Hosts a biweekly economics newsletter (Esto No es Economía) and authored a popular economics book La Ciencia de los Detalles.
