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I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and currently a job market candidate. My primary research interests lie in international trade, applied econometrics, and micro-econometrics. My work explores how trade liberalization, particularly Regional Trade Agreements shape key economic outcomes, including trade growth, welfare distribution, and labor market dynamics. I employ a combination of structural and empirical gravity models to better understand the broader implications of global and regional economic integration. I am passionate about teaching economics and creating collaborative, engaging learning environments. With experience leading undergraduate and graduate courses and a strong foundation in data-driven analysis, I help students connect economic theory to real-world applications across topics like econometrics, statistics, causal inference, time series, and international trade.

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To learn more about my research projects and working papers, please visit the Research tab in the navigation bar. 

Contact Information

414 Fronczak Hall

University at Buffalo

Buffalo,  NY, United States, 14260

Email: felixado@buffalo.edu

Personal Email: adongoatanga33@gmail.com

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Tel: +1 361-263-0169