Dr. Eliana La Ferrara

Biography

Eliana La Ferrara is a professor in the Harvard Kennedy School specializing in Public Policy. She is also a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and a Senior Scholar at the Harvard Academy. Her research primarily focuses on development economics and political economics, with a particular interest in the role of social factors in economic development. At Harvard, she contributes to various initiatives and programs aimed at understanding global economic issues and their social implications. Over the years, she has published extensively on these topics, gaining recognition for her contributions to the field. Her work aims to shed light on how policy decisions can influence economic outcomes and improve the conditions of underserved populations.

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