Lucía Contreras

Lucía Contreras

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Personal profile

Overview

I am an Economics PhD student at the University of Manchester.

My research interests are in public and development economics,  focusing on the design of tax and social security systems. 

My dissertation analyses how taxation and other regulations affect the informality of firms and workers in developing economies with low enforcement capacity. I am under the supervision of Dr Mazhar Waseem and Professor James Banks.

Prior to starting my doctoral studies, I worked in research at the Universidad de Costa Rica, joining academic projects as well as collaborations with international organisations and local authorities for policy analysis.

You can access my website here.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Economics, University of Sussex

Award Date: 20 Sept 2018

Bachelor of Economics, University of Costa Rica

Award Date: 25 Jul 2014