About the Center for Latin American Economics

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas established the Center for Latin American Economics (CLAE) in 1992 to promote public understanding of economic policy issues pertinent to Latin America. The center serves as a clearinghouse for information about the region and pursues the exchange of ideas internationally. The CLAE hosts scholars and central bankers from Latin America, organizes conferences, and sends staff economists to present papers at academic and technical conferences. The staff writes and publishes work in a wide variety of outlets, including refereed journals, books, and publications of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Center Staff

Director General
William C. Gruben
Ph.D., Economics, University of Texas at Austin

Executive Director
Carlos E. J. M. Zarazaga
Ph.D., Economics, University of Minnesota

Senior Economist
Pia M. Orrenius
Ph.D., Economics, University of California at Los Angeles

Senior Economist
Erwan Quintin
Ph.D., Economics, University of Minnesota

Research Assistant
Genevieve Solomon
B.A., Economics, University of Texas at Austin

Visiting Scholars
Pedro Amaral, Southern Methodist University
Finn Kydland, University of California at Santa Barbara

Executive Staff Assistant
Ana Prats