Cecilia Velázquez

cvelazquez@cedlas.org
CV

Researcher

Cecilia Velázquez is a senior researcher at the Center for Distributive, Labor, and Social Studies (CEDLAS) of Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP, Argentina). She received his Ph.D. in Economics from UNLP. At present, she carries out postdoctoral research activities with the financial support of the National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) of Argentina. Her research agenda is focused on impact evaluation and demography.

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Impact evaluation
  • Demography

EDUCATION

2019 Ph.D. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), Argentina.
2013 M.A. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), Argentina.
2008 B.A. in Economics, Universidad de la República (UDELAR), Uruguay.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Current positions

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET). From 2020 to 2023.
  • Senior Researcher at Center for Distributive, Labor, and Social Studies, National University of La Plata (CEDLAS-UNLP). Since 2019.
  • Researcher at Center for Population Studies, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CENEP-CONICET). Since 2016.
  • Researcher abroad of the Uruguayan National System of Researchers (SNI-ANII). Since 2019.
  • Senior Researcher abroad at the Uruguayan Center for Economic Research (CINVE). Since 2019.
  • Associate Editor of the journal Estudios Económicos of Universidad Nacional del Sur (Bahía Blanca). Since 2021.

Past positions 

  • Ph.D. Fellow, Uruguayan National Research and Innovation Agency (ANII). Fellowship for postgraduate studies abroad, Ph.D. in Economics UNLP-Argentina. From 2014 to 2018.
  • Junior Researcher at Center for Distributive, Labor, and Social Studies, National University of La Plata (CEDLAS-UNLP). From 2014 to 2018.
  • Consultant in Impact Evaluation. Assessment of Public Expenditure Office. Ministry of Economy of the Province of Buenos Aires. From 2012 to 2014.
  • Research Assistant at Center for Distributive, Labor, and Social Studies, National University of La Plata (CEDLAS-UNLP). From 2010 to 2011.
  • Junior Researcher at the Uruguayan Center for Economic Research (CINVE). From 2006 to 2009.
  • Research Assistant at the Uruguayan Center for Economic Research (CINVE). From 2004 to 2005.

PUBLICATIONS

Publications

  • Cabella, W., & Velázquez, C. (2022). Abortion legalization in Uruguay: effects on adolescent fertility. Studies in Family Planning, 53(3), 491-514.
  • Alzúa, M. L., & Velázquez, C. (2017). The effect of education on teenage fertility: causal evidence for Argentina. IZA Journal of Development and Migration, 7(1), 7.
  • Doneschi, A., Novas, V., & Velázquez, C. (2014). Impuesto al graduado en Uruguay: reformulación del Fondo de Solidaridad. Páginas de Educación, 7(1), 88-90.
  • Perera, M., & Velázquez, C. (2013). Impacto del programa de regularización migratoria ‘Patria Grande’ en Argentina. Estudios económicos, 30(61), 43-70.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2018-present Teaching Assistant, Macroeconomics I, B.A. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de La Plata.

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • 2020-2023: Postdoctoral Fellow, National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) of Argentina.
  • 2020: Scientific Dissemination contest winner “La ciencia florece”, granted by National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) of Argentina
  • 2018: Distinguished Post-graduated Award, Ph.D. in Economics. Granted by Universidad Nacional de La Plata.
  • 2014-2018: Ph. D. Fellow, Uruguayan National Research and Innovation Agency (ANII). Fellowship for postgraduate studies abroad, Ph.D. in Economics UNLP-Argentina.
  • 2016: Young researcher award – Inter-American Development Bank IADB, A young look at youth problems in Uruguay. Research project to develop: “Maternidad Adolescente: Una Pieza en el Análisis de la Desvinculación Escolar”.
  • 2014: ANCE award for the best paper presented at the AAEP Annual Meeting of Economists in Argentina, granted by the National Academy of Economic Sciences (ANCE). Awarded paper: “El Impacto de la Ley Federal de Educación Argentina sobre la Fecundidad Adolescente”
  • 2014: Essay contest winner, organized by CEDLAS (Argentina), CIEDUR (Uruguay) & IDRC (Canadá). Research project to develop: “El Impacto de la Ley Federal de Educación Argentina sobre la Fecundidad Adolescente”.
  • 2013: Estudios Económicos award for the best paper presented at the National Graduate Students in Economics Conference (CNEPE), granted by Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y sociales del Sur (IIESS, CONICET-UNS). Awarded paper: “Impacto del Programa de Regularización Migratoria ‘Patria Grande’ en Argentina”.
  • 2011: Young economist award – Red Mercosur (MERCOSUR Economic Research Network), Category of regional integration and Mercosur challenges. Research project to develop: “Regularización migratoria en el Mercosur: evidencia del programa ‘Patria Grande’ en Argentina”.

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