Noelia Paez

Noelia Paez is an Associate Professor of Economics in the Department of Business at the College of Business, Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University and teaches courses such as Econometrics, Public Economics, and Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics – Texas A&M University (2010)
• Master of Arts in Economics – Georgetown University
• Master of Science in Statistics – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
• Bachelor’s in Economics – Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru

Her research centers on Labor Economics, Public Economics, and Econometrics, with a focus on household behavior, labor markets, fertility, education, and health. Her work often addresses policy implications for underrepresented populations, particularly across gender and ethnic lines. She integrates statistical rigor with economic modeling to analyze socio-economic dynamics.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic background and teaching suggest strong empirical and quantitative research orientation, likely involving applied microeconomics and public policy evaluation.

Professional Experience Highlights:

Dr. Paez has an international academic trajectory, having studied and worked across Peru, Chile, and the United States. She brings a global perspective to her teaching and research, especially in Latin American socio-economic contexts. No awards, grants, or student advisement details are mentioned in the source text.