Fields of Interest
Health Economics, Development Economics and Behavioral Economics.
Selected Publications in peer-reviewed Journals
"Lockdown strictness and mental health effects among older populations in Europe" (with González, P. and Rebollo, Y.). Economics and Human Biology Vol.45, 2022.
"Using visual stimuli to promote healthy snack choices among children". (with J. Benito, R. Echavarri, and Osés, N., ). Social Science and Medicine Vol.270, 2021.
"Changing behavioral patterns related to maternity and childbirth in rural and poor populations: a critical review". World Bank Research Observer 34(1): 95-118, 2019.
"Risk Attitudes in Medical Decisions for Others: An Experimental Approach” (with A. Arrieta, Paula González and José Luis Pinto Prades). Health Economics, 26 (S3), 97-113, 2017.
“The impact of contracting in and contracting out basic health services: the case of Guatemala” (with Cristia, J. and Peluffo, C.).World Development 70: 215-227, 2015.
“Cost sharing and hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions” (with Arrieta, A.). Social Science and Medicine 124:115-120, 2014.
“The Private Health Care Sector and the provision of prenatal care services in Latin America” (with Arrieta, A. and Guillen, J.). World Development 39: 615- 622, 2011.
“Accounting for Productivity and Quality in Public Hospitals: Evidence from Costa Rica” (with P. Arocena). Health Economics 16: 667-685,2007.
“The impact of hospital management reforms on absenteeism in Costa Rica” (with Mukesh Chawla). Health Policy and Planning, March 21(2):91-100, 2006.
Submitted Papers
"The impact of Anonymity and Institution type on witness reporting of Intimate Partner Violence"
“Removing Non-Reusable Bottled Water: Sustainability vs. Health?" (with Beom soo Kim and Isabel Rodríguez)
Work in progress
“Risk and inequality preferences in medical decisions: An experimental approach” (with Paula Gonzalez and Alicia Pérez-Alonso).
Gender equality Law and Violence Against Women: The case of Spain (with Rebeca Echavarri, Fernanda Gutierrez and Sara Martínez de Morentin)
"What can be learned about witness involvement from fields other than Violence Against Women?: A critical review".