Laura Muñoz Blanco
PhD Candidate, Economics
| Email: | muozblal@tcd.ie |
| Website: | https://sites.google.com/view/lauramunozblanco/home |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/LauraMuozBlanc2 |
Doctoral Thesis Summary
My research is at the intersection of applied microeconomics and development economics with a thematic focus on forced displacement. Much of my research uses GIS data and self-collected/secondary data to investigate the impacts of forced internal displacement on the population displaced, their host communities, and the population left behind. Namely, I combine GIS techniques and causal inference methods to look at three main aspects: (i) intra-household dynamics within the displaced households; (ii) the role of cultural norms; and (iii) community-hosting implications.
Biography
I am in the academic job market this fall. I am affiliated with Trinity Impact Evaluation (TIME) research unit. I received my master’s degree in development economics at the Université-Paris-Creteil, France, and my bachelor’s degree in economics- business and law at the University of Rey Juan Carlos, Spain. During my PhD, I worked as a consultant for the UNDP and United Nations. Previously, I worked for the UN and the OECD.