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