Assistant Professor,
Department of International Development
Research Associate, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Biography
Joana Naritomi is an Assistant Professor in Development Economics at ID, a Research Associate at IFS, and a Lemann Fellow. Her main research interest is public economics in developing countries, and her empirical work is focused on Brazil and Latin America.
She holds a PhD from Havard University, an MA from PUC-Rio, and a BA from UFRJ, Brazil.
Research Interests
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Applied microeconomics
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Public economics
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Political economy
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Economic history
Teaching Responsibilities
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DV492: Economic Development Policy III - Government Policy Analysis
Recent Publications
"Consumers as Tax Auditors", Working Paper
"Institutional Development and Colonial Heritage within Brazil." The Journal of Economic History, 2012; 72(2):393-422 (with Soares R. and Assunção J.).
"Understanding High Crime Rates in Latin America: The Role of Social and Policy Factors." In: Tella, R.D., Edwards S, Ernesto Schargrodsky The Economics of Crime: Lessons for and from Latin America, Vol. 0-226-15374-6 . University of Chicago Press; 2010. pp. 19-55 (with Soares, R).
Contact Details
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Room CON 6.12, Connaught House
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+44 (0)20 7849 4656
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Email: j.naritomi@lse.ac.uk