Biography
David is an applied economist with work experience in Chile, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. His main research area is applied microeconomics with an emphasis on agricultural and resource economics. His interests also include energy futures, regional and development economics, and public policy. David has published in a range of top economics/social science journals and is currently the main Editor of the journal Resources Policy.
David is Chilean (ergo, fluent in Spanish), married to Andrea and father of three very active kids (Rebeca, Alan and Oscar). When not researching, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, watching good movies, and running.
For publications, please see my Google Scholar profile (link below).
Current Roles
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Editor
Resources Policy -
Associate Editor
Land Use Policy -
Fellow
Latin American and Caribbean Environmental Economics Program
Academic Qualifications
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2012
PhD, Applied Economics
Penn State University (USA) -
2008
MS, Applied Economics
Penn State University (USA) -
2002
BA, Agricultural Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica (Chile)
Professional Experiences
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2009-2012
Research Associate
Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (USA) -
2008
Research analyst
Economic Research Service, USDA (USA) -
2004-2006
Project officer
Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile) -
2002-2003
Profesional Servicio Pais
Fundacion para la Superacion de la Pobreza (Chile)
Achievements and Awards
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2006-2008
Fulbright Scholar
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2010
Future Leaders Forum Scholarship
Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development -
2010
The Ardeth and Norman Frisbey International Student Award
Penn State University
Other highlights
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2017
Keynote Speaker, Chilean Regional Studies Society (SOCHER) Annual Conference
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2016
Keynote Speaker, Australian Regional Development Conference
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Invited to present in more than 25 seminars/workshops in 12 different countries
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2016
President, AARES ACT branch
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2010-2011
President, LAGRASA (Penn State University)
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Peer-review provided to 20 different scientific journals
