​I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of  Colorado Denver. I hold a Ph.D. and MA degree in Economics from Duke University. 

My research interests lie at the intersection of development and labor economics, with a special interest in the topics of conflict, migration and gender.

My work has examined the impact of economic shocks (e.g., unexpected increases in violence) or behavioral decisions (e.g., migration) on labor market outcomes, human capital accumulation, and health. 
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Email:  andrea.velasquez@ucdenver.edu
Twitter: @a_velasquezg

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