Friday, October 18, 2024 1pm to 8pm
About this Event
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Please join the Miami Herbert Business School Economics Department for a conference on Mexico's economy featuring leading academics:
Laura Alfaro, Ph.D., Harvard University
Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, Ph.D, University of Chicago
Nora Lustic, Ph.D, Tulane University & Georgetown Americas Institute
Miguel Szekely, Ph.D, Director of the Center for Education and Social Studies in Mexico Inter-American Development Bank
Enrique Seira, Ph.D, Michigan State University
Alejandro Werner, Ph.D, Georgetown Americas Insitute
Luis A. Manas Anton, Ph.D., CEO & Founder Arbitrage Group
Cecilia Montserrat Ramiro Ximenez, M.Sc., Former Commissioner Mexican CRE
Gerardo Esquivel, Ph.D, Professor of Economics El Colegio De Mexico
Miguel Messamacher, Ph.D, Instituto Techologico Autonomo de Mexico
Ana Aguilar, Ph.D Bank of International Settlements
Organizers:
Allan Herbert, Ph.D, University of Miami
Alex Horenstein, Ph.D, University of Miami
Felicia Knaul, Ph.D, University of Miami
Manuel Santos, Ph.D, University of MIami
Alejandro Werner, Ph.D, Gerogetown University
AGENDA:
1:00-1:20- Welcome Remarks, Dean Paul Pavlou (Miami Herbert Business School), Alejandro Werner (Georgetown University), Manuel Santos (Miami Herbert Business School).
1:20-2:00-Keynote, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg (University of Chicago), Mexico and the Global Implications of Climate Change.
2:00-3:30-Panel 1: Social Policies and Institutions.
Moderator: Felicia Knaul (University of Miami)
This panel will examine policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, improving access to education and healthcare, and strengthening institutions in Mexico. It will assess the effectiveness of these measures and their potential to foster social equity and stability. The discussion will focus on the long-term impacts of these reforms, offering a comprehensive analysis of how they can contribute to sustainable development and address Mexico’s structural challenges.
Speakers
1. Nora Lustig (Tulane University and Georgetown Americas Institute),
2. Miguel Szekely (Szekely Consultants - Former undersecretary of Education, Mexico)
3. Enrique Seira (Michigan State University)
3:30-3:45-Coffee break
3:45 -4:00 -Keynote, Laura Alfaro (Harvard University), Nearshoring in the Americas.
4:30-5:15 - Panel 2. Energy
Moderator: Alex Horenstein (Miami Herbert Business School)
This panel will examine developments and challenges in Mexico’s electricity and gas sectors, with a focus on the economic impact of recent reforms and market
trends. Experts will evaluate the potential for growth, investment, and innovation, while addressing energy security, sustainability, and regulatory issues. The discussion will offer insights into the key factors shaping the future of Mexico’s energy landscape.
Speakers
1. Luis Mañas (Arbitrage Capital, Madrid)
2. Montse Ramiro (Former Commissioner-CRE)
5:15 – 5:30-Coffee break
5:30-7:00-Panel 3. Macroeconomics
Moderator: Alejandro Werner (Georgetown University)
This panel will address key macroeconomic challenges, with a focus on fiscal and monetary policy and what policies are needed to accelerate growth and development. Experts will also explore the opportunities emerging for Mexico from the reallocation of global value chains and examine the challenges posed by
major structural changes, such as the judicial reform. The discussion will provide a comprehensive analysis of how these factors influence Mexico’s economic
landscape and future growth prospects.
Speakers
1. Ana Aguilar (Bank of International Settlements).
2. Alejandro Werner (Georgetown University)
3. Gerardo Esquivel (El Colegio de Mexico)
4. Miguel Messmacher (Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico
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