Welcome to my webpage. Currently, I am doing a Ph.D in Economics at Berkeley. 

My current agenda focuses on how criminal organizations and non-state armed groups shape the lives of, usually marginalized, individuals and communities. Broadly, my work seeks to understand criminal and armed organizations not only as sources of violence, but also as institutions that shape social relations, individual trajectories, and political behavior. In previous work, I have also studied the Colombian armed conflict and its effects on democracy.

I'm part of the team that cofounded Regiones. You can get more information about this initiative here. 

Email: felipecoy[at]berkeley.edu