Gustavo Bobonis

Gustavo Bobonis is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on economic development, labour economics, political economy, and economic history. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras. Bobonis has published extensively in leading economics journals, including the American Economic Review and the Economic Journal. His work often examines the intersection of policy, institutions, and social outcomes. He teaches courses on development economics and applied microeconomics at the University of Toronto.

Gustavo J. Bobonis is a Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, specializing in Development Economics, Political Economy, Labor Economics, and Economic History. His research explores the intersection of economic policy, social behavior, and institutional structures, with a focus on issues such as domestic violence, conditional cash transfers, clientelism, and public goods provision. His work often employs empirical methods to analyze the impact of policy interventions on vulnerable populations and institutional reforms. Bobonis has published extensively on topics including labor coercion, neighborhood peer effects, and the long-term consequences of social programs.