Paula Dastres

Paula Dastres

Economics PhD Student

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Labor · Public Economics · Gender Inequality

About Me

Welcome! I'm a PhD student in Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My research interests are in labor and behavioral economics, with a particular focus on gender inequality. I am interested in how social norms, beliefs, and institutional constraints shape individual decisions and economic outcomes.

My goal is to conduct policy-relevant research that contributes to academic debates and helps inform the design and evaluation of public policy. Methodologically, I am particularly interested in using field experiments and economic models to understand the mechanisms underlying individual behavior.

Prior to my PhD, I completed a Master of Arts with a Certificate in Research Methods at the University of Chicago and a Master of Science in Public Policy at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, graduating with honors from both programs.