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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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VOTO VOLUNTARIO Y PARTICIPACIÓN ELECTORAL: EVIDENCIA DE PERU
Torres Gómez, J. A. (PI)
Project: Research
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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
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Assessing the role of tax-benefit systems in reducing the gender income gap in Latin America
Deza, M. C., Dondo, M., Jara, H. X., Rodríguez, D. & Torres, J., Jan 2025, Washington, D.C., 50 p. (IDB Working Paper Series; no. 1652 ).Research output: Working paper
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The impact of credential recognition: Evidence from Venezuelan health professionals in Peru
Torres, J., Acosta, P. & Canavire-Bacarreza, G., Jun 2025, Washington, DC, 31 p. (Policy research working paper; no. 11162).Research output: Working paper
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The provision of information on mobile banking by local ambassadors: Experimental evidence from Peru
Agurto, M., Djebbari, H., Sarangi, S., Silupú, B., Trivelli, C. & Torres, J., Jul 2025, In: Journal of International Development. 37, 5, p. 1055-1069 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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The role of tax-benefit systems in reducing the gender income gap in Latin America
Deza, M. C., Dondo, M., Jara, H. X., Rodríguez, D. & Torres, J., 14 Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Social Policy and Administration.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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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Review of Development Economics (Journal)
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Reviewer)
2024Activity: 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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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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International Migration Review - Referee
Torres Gómez, J. A. (Jury)
2023 → …Activity: Other activities › Other (DO NOT FILL)
Teaching
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 - Universidad del Pacífico
Galarza Arellano, F. B. & Torres Gómez, J. A.
27/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Empleo e inmigración
Torres Gómez, J. A. & Galarza Arellano, F. B.
21/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media