Andrés Rodríguez-Clare

Andrés Rodríguez-Clare is the Edward G. and Nancy S. Jordan Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Economics. His research focuses on Development Economics, International Economics, and Macroeconomics. He is also associated with the Trade Research Programme at the International Growth Centre and serves as a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. Rodríguez-Clare received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1993 and has held academic positions at the University of Chicago, Pennsylvania State University, and various institutions abroad.

Andres Rodriguez-Clare is a Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley, specializing in International Trade and Economic Development. His research explores the implications of globalization, trade agreements, and multinational production on economic growth and development. He investigates how trade policies, industrial strategies, and firm-level heterogeneity influence economic outcomes, particularly in developing countries. His work often integrates theoretical models with empirical analysis to quantify the effects of trade and foreign investment. Key themes include the role of innovation, linkages, and political economy in shaping trade outcomes. His research contributes to understanding the distributional effects of trade and the effectiveness of industrial policies.