Jose P. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy. Dr. Vasquez’s main areas of expertise are international trade, labour economics, and development economics. His work examines how globalisation shapes worker and firm outcomes and influences broader economic development goals. Dr. Vasquez’s research combines rigorously identified empirical evidence—often leveraging large-scale administrative datasets—with economic theory to interpret findings and assess the broader implications of the global forces he studies.

His recent research focuses on the average and distributional effects of globalization, particularly those related to international trade and foreign direct investment. He has studied the impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) as they enter and expand within host economies, the role of MNE-imposed responsible sourcing standards, the degree of integration into global value chains (GVCs), the consequences of GVC disruptions, and the effects of increased trade exposure to China, among other topics.

Much of his current research focuses on middle-income countries, aiming to identify strategies that will help them overcome the final barriers to achieving high-income status. He has also conducted research on major economies, analyzing how their economic shocks and trade policies have a global impact.

In addition to his position at the London School of Economics, Dr. Vasquez has held appointments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, and the Central Bank of Costa Rica. He is also affiliated with several leading international research organizations, including the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), and the CESifo research network. Dr. Vasquez holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. in Economics from CEMFI, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Costa Rica. 

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