Overview
Professional profile
Fulll Professor in the Department of Economics and a member of the Universidad del Pacífico Research Center (CIUP). He has been Dean of the School of Economics and Finance, Associate Dean of Economics and Researcher of the Department of Economics. He has a Master of Arts in Economics from Georgetown University (Ilades) and a Licentiate (professional license) in Economics from Universidad del Pacífico. He has carried out specialized studies in infrastructure issues at the World Bank Institute, in Washington DC (United States). His main fields of interest include economic regulation and analysis of transport infrastructure and public services, public finances and macroeconomic issues. He has published various publications in this regard in specialized magazines and books, both local and international, and has served as a consultant for various public and private institutions within and outside the country. He is a member of the Special Committee for Investment in Transport and Telecommunications Projects of Proinversión - Pro Transportes y Comunicaciones. He was regulation manager of OSITRAN, a member of the INDECOPI Patrimonial Restructuring Commission, a member of the Board of Directors of the Military Police Pension Fund, president of the board of directors of Sedapal and director of various companies.
Education
Master of Arts in Economics, Georgetown University
16 Aug 1991
Licenciado en Economía, Universidad del Pacífico
13 Apr 1988
Bachiller en Economía, Universidad del Pacífico
16 Dec 1987
Researching Topics
- Microeconomics
- Environmental economics
- Economic policy
- Economic history
- International economics
- Macroeconomics
- Economic growth
- Investments
- Taxes
- Mining and industries
- International business
- Social politics
- Public management
- International relations
- Microeconomic Impacts of Infrastructure
- Macroeconomic Impacts of Infrastructure
- Rate Regulation
- Infrastructure deficit
Teaching Topics
- Public economics
- Introduction to macroeconomics
- Infrastructure economics and public-private partnership
- Fare regulation and access to public services
Occupation type for R&D personnel
- Researcher or innovator member
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):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Reformulando la planificación para la infraestructura
Urrunaga, R., Jan 2025, Por un salto cualitativo en la gestión pública. Cortez, R. & Morales, A. (eds.). Lima: Universidad del Pacífico, p. 45-65Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Contribución económica de las industrias creativas en base a los derechos de autor en el Perú
Aguirre Montoya, J. C., Bonifaz Fernández, J. L., Urrunaga Pasco-Font, R. L. & Taquiri, F., 26 Apr 2021, Lima: Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protectión de la Propiedad Intelectual. 173 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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The gap in infrastructure investment in Peru and challenges ahead
Urrunaga, R. & Bonifaz, J. L., Oct 2021, Finding a way to avoid the middle income trap :The cases of China and Peru. Santa Gadea, R. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). p. 266-304 39 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Brecha de infraestructura en el Perú: Estimación de la brecha de infraestructura de largo plazo 2019-2038
Bonifaz, J. L., Urrunaga, R., Aguirre, J. & Quequezana, P., Sep 2020, 118 p. (Monografías del BID; no. 838)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Soporte en la evaluación de la modalidad de APP en el Perú
Urrunaga Pasco-Font, R. L. (Main researcher)
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Soporte en la evaluación de la modalidad de APP en el Perú en el marco de la Red de Evaluación
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6 Jan 2025 → 15 Dec 2025Activity: External financing › Consultancy
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La planificación importa: Infraestructura y planes municipales en Perú
Urrunaga Pasco-Font, R. L. (Speaker)
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Primer encuentro de la Red APP: Construyendo futuro con evidencia
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Fortalecimiento de las Asociaciones Público-Privadas (APP) y el Plan Nacional de Infraestructura
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17/05/23
1 Media contribution
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Maestrías presenciales ganan terreno: Qué están haciendo las universidad para atraer postulantes.
10/10/22
1 Media contribution
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