Catalina Llaneza Hesse
Applied Economist
I am an applied micro-economist specialized in the design and evaluation of public policies, with a particular focus on housing and health. My expertise lies in designing and conducting rigorous quantitative impact evaluations, providing valuable insights that inform evidence-based decision-making. Over my six-year career, I have worked on a range of projects, from analyzing the impact of a cooperative housing initiative to evaluating healthcare policies, such as budgetary cuts implemented in Spain after the economic crisis.
My passion for research and data-driven analysis drives me not only to assess policy outcomes but also to propose innovative solutions to address complex societal challenges. I am excited to share my expertise and engage in creating a better future through sound economic and social analysis for evidence-based policymaking.
Education
PHD IN ECONOMICS (09/2019 - 10/2023)
Universitat de Girona, España
Dissertation: Three essays on housing economics: The impact of COVID-19 on short-, medium- and long-term rental housing
M.SC. IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (09/2016 - 07/2017)
CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC POLICIES
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, España
Master thesis: Impact of budgetary cuts on health outcomes of newborns
B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS (10/2012 - 08/2016)
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Germany
Bachelor thesis: Impact on social mobility of the Chilean education reform
VOCATIONAL DUAL TRAINING IN SHIPPING TRADE (03/2010 - 11/2011)
German trade school INSALCO, Santiago, Chile
professional expierence
RESEARCHER
TECNOCAMPUS UNIVERSITY CENTRE, School of Social and Business Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
ADJUNCT LECTURER
POMEPU FABRA UNIVERSITY, Department of Economics and Business, Barcelona, Spain
ADJUNCT LECTURER
TECNOCAMPUS UNIVERSITY CENTRE, School of Social and Business Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
ADJUNCT LECTURER
ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE COMERÇ INTERNACIONAL (ESCI-UPF), Barcelona, Spain
JUNIOR RESEARCHER
RESEARCH CENTER FOR HEALTH ECONOMICS (CRES) at University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
PROJECT ASSISTANT
KONRAD ADENAUER FOUNDATION Santiago, Chile (German Political Foundation)
BUSINESS ASSISTANT
TRANSMARES, ULTRAGAS LTDA. Santiago, Chile (Maritime Transport Logistics)
TRADING AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
ASESORÍAS ULTRACORP Santiago, Chile
Languages
SOFTWARE skills
SPANISH Native Speaker
GERMAN Native Speaker (C1 TestDaf)
ENGLISH Excellent Command
CATALAN Good Command
STATA Advanced User
R Advanced User
SPSS Basic User
MS OFFICE Advanced User (ICD Certificate)
QGIS Basic User