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Sebastian Sotelo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Michigan and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on international trade, labor economics, political economy, and environmental economics, with an emphasis on structural change, trade policies, and their socio-economic implications. He has conducted influential work analyzing the impact of trade liberalization, occupational trends, and corporate political speech.
Research Highlights:
- Explores how domestic and global trade dynamics affect labor markets and economic inequality
- Examines environmental consequences of deforestation linked to global supply chains
- Investigates historical patterns of migration and economic specialization in Brazil and Latin America
- Develops econometric methods for analyzing trade and technology impacts
Teaching & Professional Roles:
- Currently teaches advanced courses in international economics, trade theory, and applied econometrics at the University of Michigan
- Previously instructed undergraduate and graduate courses on international finance and trade policy
- Recipient of the AEJ: Applied Economics Best Paper Award (2023) for groundbreaking work on occupational evolution
His research frequently employs quantitative methods to bridge micro and macroeconomic perspectives, with notable contributions to understanding how technological and trade-driven structural changes reshape labor markets and regional economies. Co-authored studies often address pressing policy questions related to development, sustainability, and global economic integration.
