The Department of Research and Chief Economist (RES) generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. To maximize the impact of its research, RES carries out activities that serve as inputs to IDB departments, governments, the academic community and public opinion in the region. RES advises IDB management on economic and development issues, conducts research and analysis on macro- and microeconomic trends, and oversees development of the IDB´s quantitative and analytical databases. It dons a team of researchers with excellent academic credentials, superior research and policymaking experience, and expertise in different areas. RES supports knowledge creation and dissemination as well as policy discussion through a set of research networks such as the Latin American Research Network.
Institutional Representative: Carlos Scartascini, Principal Economist in the Research Department
Carlos Scartascini is Principal Economist at the Research Department of the Inter-American Development Bank, and Leader of the IDB Behavioral Economics Group. In addition to Behavioral Economics, his areas of expertise include Political Economy, and Public Finance. His current research focuses on the role of messages and methods of communication to affect behavior and demand for public policy (through the use of field experiments). He has published seven books and more than 30 articles in edited volumes and specialized journals. He is Associate Editor of the academic journal Economía. A native of Argentina, Dr. Scartascini holds a Ph.D. and a M.A. in Economics from George Mason University.
The Department of Research and Chief Economist (RES) generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy agenda of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. To maximize the impact of its research, RES carries out activities that serve as inputs to IDB departments, governments, the academic community and public opinion in the region. RES advises IDB management on economic and development issues, conducts research and analysis on macro- and microeconomic trends, and oversees development of the IDB´s quantitative and analytical databases. It dons a team…