CEMLA Course: DSGE Models for Central Banks

Research Economist at the Central Bank of Colombia. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester, where he also earned his M.A., and degrees in Economics and Finance from Universidad del Rosario. His research focuses on international macroeconomics and trade, with recent work examining the effects of carbon tariffs, labor informality, and macroeconomic policies in emerging economies. His publications have appeared in journals such as the Journal of International Economics, IMF Economic Review, and the Review of Public Economics. He has also contributed to several policy reports for the Central Bank of Colombia on topics including the minimum wage, labor informality, and health sector financing.

Economist with an emphasis on economic policy, specialized in the development and application of macroeconomic models for the analysis of fiscal and monetary policies. Experienced in building DSGE, semi-structural, and econometric models aimed at simulating and forecasting macroeconomic variables, as well as in designing tools for public policy evaluation. Has participated in projects at the Banco de la República of Colombia and the Ministry of Finance focused on the analysis and formulation of macroeconomic scenarios, and in teaching courses on dynamic macroeconomics, fiscal theory, and New Keynesian models. Proficient in Matlab (Dynare and IRIS), R Studio, Stata, E-Views, and LaTeX, with additional training in monetary policy analysis and macroeconomic forecasting certified by the IMF. The profile is distinguished by analytical rigor, technical expertise, and the ability to integrate economic theory with public policy practice.

Economist with a master’s degree in economics from Universidad de los Andes. He has over four years of experience at Banco de la República of Colombia, where he currently serves as a specialized professional in the Department of Macroeconomic Models. His work focuses on the development and operation of structural forecasting models and evaluation tools to support monetary policy decision-making. His research interests include distributive macroeconomics, heterogeneous agent models, business cycles determinants and macroeconomic policy. He has a strong background in DSGE and econometric modeling, is proficient in statistical and programming packages, and has a deep interest in teaching, with experience as a lecturer and graduate assistant in advanced economics courses at leading Colombian universities.