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I am a researcher at the World Inequality Lab and co-editor of the World Inequality Report 2026 with Lucas Chancel, Rowaida Moshrif, and Thomas Piketty.

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I am also a PhD student at the Paris School of Economics​​My research focuses on development economics. Currently, I am focused on understanding how early human capital investment affects long-term life outcomes and whether inequality can be reduced through it.​​ 

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I have a Master's degree in Applied Economics, specializing in Public Policy and Development from the Paris School of Economics, as well as a Master's degree in Applied Economics from ITAM in Mexico. ​​

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In 2024, I was honored to receive the prestigious Joaquín Xirau Icaza Economics Award from Colegio de México for my research on the medium-term impact of early education on academic performance (see awarded working paper). Additionally, I received the ITAM Alumni Research Award (honorable mention).

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My professional experience includes working as an Economist at Mexico's Central Bank and serving as Director of Domestic Debt Issuance at the Mexican Ministry of Finance. I have also provided external consulting services.

 

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RICARDO GÓMEZ-CARRERA

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