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Overview
Professional profile
Researcher at CIUP and Professor in the Department of Economics at Universidad del Pacífico. He is Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of British Columbia (Canada) and holds a Licentiate (professional license) in Economics from Universidad del Pacífico. He has experience in research on topics such as labor economics and economic development. He has presented his papers at international economics conferences and has won the annual research award of the Economic and Social Research Consortium (CIES) for several years, among other recognitions.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of British Columbia
Nov 2013
Master of Arts in Economics, University of British Columbia
Nov 2005
Bachiller en Economía, Universidad del Pacífico
6 Mar 2002
Concytec Score
- Level VI
Researching Topics
- Effects of minery taxation
- International economics
- Economic growth
- Poverty and inequality
- Mining and industries
Teaching Topics
- Labour economics
- Fiscal policy
- Development economics
- Political economy
Occupation type for R&D personnel
- Researcher or innovator member
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Projects
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Revisiones y sesgos en las estimaciones preliminares del PBI en el Perú
Torres Gómez, J. A. (PI) & Winkelried Quezada, D. M. (CoI)
15/03/24 → 18/02/25
Project: Research
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" Assessing the cushioning effect of tax-benefit policies in the Andean region during the COVID-19 pandemic"
Torres Gómez, J. A. (PI)
2/01/24 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Assessing the role of tax-benefit policies during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the Andean region
Jara, H. X., Rodríguez, D., Collado, D., Torres, J., Mideros, A., Montesdeoca, L., Avellaneda, A., Chang, R. & Vanegas, O., Feb 2025, In: Review of Development Economics. 29, 1, p. 226-246 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Can electronic voting shape election outcomes in developing countries? Evidence from Peru
Chang, R., Castellanos, L., Penelas, E. & Torres, J., Sep 2024, Lima, 32 p. (Working paper; no. 203).Research output: Working paper
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Empowering underprivileged college students through leadership roles in their communities: Experimental evidence from Peru
Agurto Adrianzén, M., Boisvert, S., Fernandez, F. & Torres, J., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Human Capital. 18, 4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Interactions in a high immigration context
Aycinena, D., Galarza Arellano, F. & Torres, J., 24 Dec 2024, In: Latin American Economic Review. 34, 28 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Interactions in a high immigration context
Aycinena, D., Galarza Arellano, F. B. & Torres, J., Feb 2024, Lima, 35 p. (Working paper; no. 199).Research output: Working paper
Open Access
Activities
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Journal of International Development (Journal)
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Dimensiones de la integración venezolana en el Perú - Conversatorio UP
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Speaker) & Bird, M. D. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in an event
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Review of Development Economics (Journal)
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Taller Southmod
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Organizer)
20 Nov 2023 → 23 Nov 2023Activity: Organizing an event
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Empleo e inmigración - Universidad del Pacífico
Galarza Arellano, F. B. & Torres Gómez, J. A.
27/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Migración venezolana: ¿Cómo le afectará al crecimiento económico del Perú en el futuro?
3/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Empleo e inmigración, por Javier Torres y Francisco Galarza
Torres Gómez, J. A. & Galarza Arellano, F. B.
21/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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