Angel Espinoza, 2024 Liu Scholar
Angel Espinoza is a Mexican PhD student at the Vancouver School of Economics in the University of British Columbia (PhD supervisor Prof. Torsten Jaccard). Interested in conducting research with clear implications for policymaking, his main field of interest is applied microeconomics, focusing on labor and trade. Angel completed a Master’s in Applied Economics, a B.A. in Economics, and a B.A. in Political Science at ITAM in Mexico. Previously, he worked at institutions like Mexico’s Central Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank.
As a Liu Scholar he will be working with on a comprehensive research project that aligns with the theme of international trade and its broader implications for public policy and global issues. This project, mentored by Prof. Matias Margulis, focuses on the dynamic intersection of international trade policy and labor market dynamics in the context of the United States-Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Besides his academic work, his interest in finding solutions to social problems has materialized into concrete actions. In 2015 he founded ITAM Construye, an awarded organization whose aim is to strengthen social cohesion. He has also been involved in some community and reforestation campaigns. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and exploring nature and wildlife with his wife, dog and friends.