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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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 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., 17 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Review of Development Economics.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.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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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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University of British Columbia
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Visiting researcher)
2 Jul 2023 → 30 Aug 2023Activity: Visiting professor at an external institution › Visiting an external institution
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Taller Southmod
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Organizer)
20 Nov 2023 → 23 Nov 2023Activity: Organizing an event
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International Migration Review - Referee
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Jury)
2023 → …Activity: Other activities › Other (DO NOT FILL)
Teaching
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Postgrado - Propedéutico de estadística
de Azambuja Donayre, Ó. F. & Torres Gómez, J. A. 25/10/17 → …
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Empleo e inmigración - Universidad del Pacífico
Galarza Arellano, F. B. & Torres Gómez, J. A.
27/02/19
1 Media contribution
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Migración venezolana: ¿Cómo le afectará al crecimiento económico del Perú en el futuro?
3/07/23
1 Media contribution
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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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