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Professional profile
Full Professor of the Department of Economics and Associate Dean of the School of Economics and Finance of Universidad del Pacífico. He has a DPhil (Ph.D.) in International Development from the University of Oxford and an MSc Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has a Bachelor's degree and a Licentiate (professional license) in Economics from Universidad del Pacífico. His research work focuses on child development, skills training, education, and applied microeconometrics. He has various publications associated with these topics and has been a consultant for institutions such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru.
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, University of Oxford
13 May 2017
Licenciado en Economía, Universidad del Pacífico
22 Dec 2010
Master of Science in Economics, The London School of Economics and Political Science
31 Jul 2003
Bachiller en Economía, Universidad del Pacífico
9 Sep 1998
Concytec Score
- Level V
Researching Topics
- Poverty and inequality
- Economic growth
- Development and emerging economies
- Macroeconomics
- Economic policy
- Credit
- Taxes
- Higher education and employment
- Basic education
- Educational policies
- Funding and scholarships
- Social policies
- Cultural studies
- Social groups
- Mathematics and statistics
- Technology
- Science
- STEM careers
- Anemia
- Child development
- Skills training
Teaching Topics
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
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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Rasgos de la personalidad, elección de carrera y efectos de pares
Castro Carlín, J. F. (PI), Kámiche Zegarra, J. N. (CoI) & Otiniano-Campos, F. (CoI)
1/03/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Can teaching be taught? Improving teachers’ pedagogical skills at scale in rural Peru
Castro, J. F., Glewwe, P., Heredia-Mayo, A., Majerowicz, S. & Montero, R., Jan 2025, In: Quantitative Economics. 16, 1, p. 185-233 49 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Too hard, too easy, or just right: The productivity of schooling and the match between child skill and school complexity
Castro, J. F. & Villacorta, L., 1 Feb 2025, In: World Bank Economic Review. 39, 1, p. 26-41 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Overeducation and overskilling in Latin America: Evidence from PIAAC
Castro, J. F., Ortega, L., Yamada, G. & Mata, D., 2024, In: Comparative Education. 60, 2, p. 296-314 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
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Economic mobility and fairness in a developing country: Evidence from Peru
Castro Carlín, J. F., Yamada Fukusaki, G. A., Medina, S. & Armas, J., Sep 2023, p. 1-35, (IZA discussion paper series; no. 16465).Research output: Working paper
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The direct and indirect effects of messages on tax compliance: Experimental evidence from Peru
Castro, J. F., Velásquez, D., Beltrán, A. & Yamada, G., Nov 2022, In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 203, p. 483-518 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a journal › peer-review
4 Scopus citations
Activities
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SOMOS UP Febrero 2025 - Taller Política, Filosofía y Economía
Castro Carlín, J. F. (Speaker), Carrión Caravedo, Ú. (Speaker) & Muñoz Chirinos, P. (Speaker)
18 Feb 2025Activity: Other activities › Participation in activities to attract students (Completed by Educational Advice)
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SOMOS UP Febrero 2025 - Conversatorio Política, Filosofía y Economía
Castro Carlín, J. F. (Speaker)
18 Feb 2025Activity: Other activities › Participation in activities to attract students (Completed by Educational Advice)
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Charla Informativa para Padres e Hijos - MARZO 2025
Flores Castro, J. A. (Speaker), Cornejo Alvarez, A. L. (Speaker), Quevedo Alejos, M. I. A. (Speaker), Rivero Ponce de León, E. R. (Speaker), Retamozo Escobar, J. (Speaker), Lavado Padilla, P. A. (Speaker), Monsalve Zanatti, M. (Speaker), Talavera López, Á. G. (Speaker), Aliaga Aliaga, W. (Speaker), Hernani Merino, M. N. (Speaker), Mayorga Gutierrez, D. J. (Speaker), Peinado Bravo, M. E. D. P. (Speaker), Aguirre Montoya, J. C. (Speaker) & Castro Carlín, J. F. (Speaker)
18 Feb 2025Activity: Other activities › Participation in activities to attract students (Completed by Educational Advice)
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Charla Informativa para Padres e Hijos
Castro Carlín, J. F. (Speaker), Bravo Tantaleán, M. (Speaker) & Guardia, M. I. (Speaker)
6 Jul 2024Activity: Other activities › Participation in activities to attract students (Completed by Educational Advice)
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EGP - Maestría en Economía Aplicada - Inicio: 24.08.2024
Castro Carlín, J. F. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2024Activity: Other activities › Participation in activities to attract students (Completed by Educational Advice)
Press/Media
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El 61% de ciudadanos tiene dificultades con intereses y descuentos: ¿Cómo puede cambiar eso?
19/03/22
1 Media contribution
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La reactivación de la educación exige más que solo la presencialidad.
25/03/22
1 Media contribution
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