Dr. Felipe Gonzalez

Biography

Felipe González is a Professor of Economics at King's College London, where his research lies at the intersection of political economy, development economics, and economic history, focusing on how institutions and policies shape economic and social outcomes in democratic and authoritarian settings. His work contributes to the understanding of the legacies of political regimes, state interventions, and public policies that influence inequality and long-run development, offering insights crucial for tackling contemporary global challenges related to governance, inclusion, and growth. At King's, he teaches in the Department of Economics and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in applied economics. His areas of expertise include Political Economy, Development Economics, Economic History, Public Economics, and Applied Econometrics. Professor González's research has been published in leading academic journals such as the American Economic Review and the Economic Journal. He also serves as a co-editor for a book on the political and economic changes during Chile's dictatorship and has been involved in various public engagement activities, contributing to the discourse on political economy and development.

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