Jose Ignacio Cuesta

Jose Ignacio Cuesta is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Stanford University. His research interests include Industrial Organization, Public Economics, Health, Money and Finance, Regulation, and Competition. He is affiliated with the Economics department and maintains a website at https://economics.stanford.edu/people/jose-ignacio-cuesta. His work includes research on the Economics of the Public Option, with evidence from local pharmaceutical markets. He is available for office hours on Tuesdays from 4-5:00 PM or by appointment.

José Ignacio Cuesta is an economist whose research focuses on the regulation of credit and health markets, with an emphasis on understanding the trade-offs between consumer protection and credit access. His work explores the impact of regulatory policies on market dynamics, particularly in the context of pharmaceutical and healthcare markets. Cuesta's research also examines the effects of trade liberalization and public procurement strategies on market outcomes. His studies often highlight the role of quality signals and competition in shaping market efficiency and consumer welfare. Through empirical analysis, he investigates how regulatory frameworks influence market behavior and economic outcomes in various sectors.