Regular biography
Juan Camilo Castillo is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Economics. He is on leave during the academic year 2025-2026. His research focuses on optimal urban transportation policy, as evidenced by his working paper titled 'Optimal Urban Transportation Policy: Evidence from Chicago.' Castillo's work is associated with the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics. His contact information is available via email at econ-ugrad@sas.upenn.edu, and his personal page can be accessed at https://economics.sas.upenn.edu/people/juan-camilo-castillo.
Scholar-generated biography
Juan Camilo Castillo is an economist specializing in industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and market design. His research explores the dynamics of market mechanisms, pricing strategies, and policy interventions in various sectors. Castillo's work includes analyzing ride-hailing platforms, vaccine distribution, and urban transportation policies. He investigates how market structures influence outcomes, such as pricing, service quality, and resource allocation. His studies often combine theoretical models with empirical evidence to address real-world challenges, including the economic implications of pandemics and the impact of scarcity on market behavior. Castillo's research contributes to understanding how market design can enhance efficiency and equity in complex systems.