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About Us
The Department of Economics at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is composed of over 30 professors from 9 different countries. We strive to produce research of excellence, engage actively in policy debates, and contribute to the understanding of pressing economic and social issues. The department maintains strong international collaborations, including ties with J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean, which promotes evidence-based policy, and CLAPES UC, a leading center on public policy in Chile and Latin America.
Research and Academics
The Department of Economics is consistently ranked among the top economics departments in Latin America. According to the QS World University Rankings it ranks 1st in economics among Latin American institutions.
We provide a lively academic environment. The Department’s faculty conducts research that spans the full spectrum of economic inquiry—from microeconomic theory and applied econometrics to macroeconomics, development, labor, and public economics.
Recent Research Highlights — Forthcoming Papers
Ethnic Diversity, Historical Economic Exchange, and Development: Evidence from Andean Peru
Author: Miriam Artiles
Journal: American Economic Journal – Applied Economics
Stigma in Welfare Programs
Authors: Pablo A. Celhay, Bruce D. Meyer and Nikolas Mittag
Journal: Review Of Economics And Statistics
Party Politics, Inter-jurisdictional Cooperation and Law Enforcement: Evidence from Mexico
Authors: Emilio Depetris-Chauvin, Ruben Durante and Emilio Gutierrez
Journal Of Public Economics
Reclassification Risk in the Small Group Health Insurance Market
Authors: Sebastián Fleitas, Gautam Gowrisankaran and Anthony Lo Sasso
Journal Review Of Economics And Statistics
Multi-establishment Firms, Pricing and the Propagation of Local Shocks: Evidence from US Retail
Author: Ezequiel García-Lembergman
Journal Review Of Economics And Statistics
Screening with Persuasion
Authors: Dirk Berhemann, Tibor Heumann, and Stephen Morris
Journal Of Political Economy
Men, Women, and Capital: Estimating Substitution Patterns Using a Size and Gender-Dependent Childcare Policy in Chile
Diego Escobar, Jeanne Lafortune and José Tessada
Journal Of Public Economics
Pricing Congestion to Increase Traffic: The Case of Bogotá
Authors: Juan Pablo Montero, Felipe Sepúlveda and Leonardo J. Basso
Journal of the European Economic Association
The Department also has several interdisciplinary positions with Engineering, School of Government, and the Institute of Sustainable Development. This provides valuable opportunities for collaboration and fosters research that addresses complex economic and social challenges from multiple perspectives.
The department has an active seminar culture and strong international engagement. Currently, we host four regular seminar series in:
– Applied Economics
– Macroeconomics
– Economic Theory
– Industrial Organization
In addition, we co-organize with other institutions in Chile yearly international workshops that bring together leading scholars and policymakers.
Our faculty have access to a variety of sources of funding to support conference and workshop participation abroad, data and software acquisition, research assistance, and other research-related expenses. In addition to internal departmental funds, our faculty members can access a variety of external funding sources. More than half of our faculty currently hold active grants from government agencies and international institutions.
The Department serves a large and diverse student body, with over 2000 undergraduate and over 100 graduate enrolled students. Our graduate offerings include two Master’s programs (M.S. in Economics and M.S. in Applied Economics) and a Ph.D. program in Economics, which attract top students from Chile and abroad. Graduates of our M.S. in Economics program are regularly admitted to leading Ph.D. programs worldwide (see placement here), while our Ph.D. graduates secure positions at top universities and public institutions across Latin America (see placement here).
Living in Santiago
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in Latin America. The city is also home to a lively academic and policy community, making it an excellent place for economists who wish to engage in both cutting-edge research. With its rich cultural life and a welcoming community of academics, Santiago provides an ideal setting for both professional and personal development.
Open Positions
We are currently hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, open to any field of economics.
In addition, we have open predoctoral and postdoctoral positions for recent graduates interested in advancing their research while engaging with our faculty and students.
Diversity and Inclusion
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the university community and supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining scholars from diverse genders, identities, and backgrounds.
CONTACTO
For more information, please contact:
Tibor Heumann
Job Market Coordinator 2025
📧 tibor.heumann@uc.cl
