Development Economics

I am interested in understanding the role of well-implemented public policy in economic and social development. This research agenda is essential for changing social reality because it can indicate what kind of policies work while indicating a path to a more prosperous and fair society. My goal is to combine clean identification strategies with rigorous structural methods that allow to evaluate policy and deepen our knowledge of the mechanisms that determine social outcomes. My current focus is on the delivery of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs (CCTs) and Labour Protection Legislation in Brazil.