About
I am a Ph.D. graduate in Economics from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and former Fellow at the George W. Bush Institute. My research agenda centers on natural resources and applied econometrics within the broader contexts of development economics, political economy, labor economics, agricultural and natural resource economics
My current work examines how energy commodity market shocks, particularly in oil and ethanol sectors, influence the local economy and sociopolitical outcomes across multiple dimensions, e.g., election, crime, income, employment, and firm performance.
Prior to pursuing my PhD, I worked as a financial analyst in Brazil, supporting valuation projects, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and bankruptcy consulting engagements across a variety of industries.
Interests
Applied Econometrics • Development Economics • Natural Resources • Energy Economics • Business Forecast • Corporate Finance