Mendez Carlos

Carlos Mendez is an associate professor of development economics at Nagoya University. His research interests focus on the integration of econometrics, spatial data science, and machine learning methods to understand and inform the process of economic growth and development of countries, regions, industries, and firms. In particular, his current research deals with (1) the quantitative geography of inequality and poverty; (2) regional economic growth and convergence; (3) regional labor markets outcomes and macroeconomic shocks; and (4) structural change and firm productivity dynamics. After studying Commercial Engineering in Bolivia and Chile, he worked as a consultant for Pro-Mujer International, The World Bank, DANIDA, and JICA. He holds a M.A. and a Ph.D. in International Development from Nagoya University.