Network

Behavioral Insights Network

LACEA BRAIN (Behavioral Insights Network) aims to unite efforts by Latin American and Caribbean economists to promote rigorous research using behavioral insights tools and collaborating with peers from across the globe. The network’s goal is to highlight state-of-the-art research techniques to advance knowledge on behavioral economics. It also aims to build bridges and cultivate feedback between the policy world and academia, while consolidating data and experiences from interventions across the region.

The network holds annual meetings showcasing cutting-edge research from its field. It also shares experiences through its website and dissemination channels, while connecting policymakers with a broad range of researchers. Members of the network are actively encouraged to send their best work to LACEA’s journal, Economía.

The structure of the Executive Committee for the next year

Julia Seither

Universidad del Rosario

Network Head

Stanislao Maldonado

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Network Head

Antonella Bancalari

Institute for Fiscal Studies

Scientific Committee

Andrés Gago

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

Scientific Committee

Carlos Scartascini

Inter-American Development Bank

Scientific Committee

Cesar Mantilla

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Scientific Committee

Florencia López-Boo

New York University

Scientific Committee

José Alberto Guerra

Universidad de los Andes

Scientific Committee

María Pía Basurto

Universidad del Pacífico

Scientific Committee

Mariana Blanco

Collegio Carlo Alberto

Scientific Committee

Renos Vakis

World Bank

Scientific Committee

Sandra Polanía-Reyes

Universidad de Navarra

Scientific Committee

Sebastián Gallegos

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Scientific Committee

Annual Meetings

Brain

The Research Institute for Development, Growth and Economics (RIDGE), the LACEA Behavioral Insights Network and Universidad del Pacífico celebrated the 7th LACEA BRAIN Conference in Lima, Peru on May 15-16, 2025