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Departamento de Economía (Department of Economics), Facultad de Economía y Negocios (Faculty of Economics and Business Management), Universidad de Chile (University of Chile), (more information at EDIRC)

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Working Papers

2025

1. Does Participation in Business Associations Affect Innovation?
   Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile

2024

2. Exploring the Effects of FTAs on Chilean Exports: Heterogeneous responses and Financial Constraints
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
   See also Journal Article Exploring the Effects of FTAs on Chilean Exports: Heterogenous responses and Financial Constraints, Estudios de Economia, University of Chile, Department of Economics (2024) (2024)
3. The Heterogeneous Impact of COVID-19 on University Student's Academic Performance
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
   See also Journal Article The heterogeneous impact of COVID-19 on university student´s academic performance, International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier (2025) (2025)

2023

4. Are Innovation Barriers Different for Chilean Exporters and Non-Exporters?
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
5. Obstacles to Green Innovation: Evidence from Chilean Firms
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
6. Whisper Words of Wisdom: How Financial Counseling can Reduce Delinquency in Consumer Loans
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics

2020

7. Differences in Immigrants Wage Gap: Evidence from Chile
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (3)

2019

8. Minimum Wages, Products and Productivity
   ILADES-UAH Working Papers, Universidad Alberto Hurtado/School of Economics and Business
9. The Competitive Impact of Branded Generic Medicine in a Developing Country
   Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics

2018

10. Análisis Comparativo de Precios de Medicamentos en América Latina
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
11. Do institutional blockholders influence corporate investment? Evidence from emerging markets
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (44)
    Also in Documentos CEDE, Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Economía, CEDE (2017) View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Do institutional blockholders influence corporate investment? Evidence from emerging markets, Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier (2018) View citations (44) (2018)

2017

12. Commodity Prices Shocks and Poverty Reduction in Chile
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article Commodity price shocks and poverty reduction in Chile, Resources Policy, Elsevier (2021) View citations (11) (2021)
13. Competition, Selection, and Productivity Growth in the Chilean Manufacturing Industry
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Competition, selection, and productivity growth in the Chilean manufacturing industry, Industrial and Corporate Change, Oxford University Press and the Associazione ICC (2020) View citations (1) (2020)
14. Corporate Currency Risk and Hedging in Chile: Real and Financial Effects
    IDB Publications (Working Papers), Inter-American Development Bank View citations (8)
15. Impacto de los Obstáculos al Conocimiento en la Innovación de las Empresas Chilenas
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (1)
16. The Effects of Dominant Airlines on Open Skies Agreements
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
17. The impact of the minimum wage on the destruction and creation of products
    Research Department working papers, CAF Development Bank Of Latinamerica

2016

18. Alfabetismo Financiero, Endeudamiento y Morosidad de los Hogares en Chile
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (1)
19. Banking Competition and Firm-Level Financial Constraints in Latin America
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article Banking competition and firm-level financial constraints in Latin America, Emerging Markets Review, Elsevier (2016) View citations (20) (2016)
20. Do institutional investors unbind firm financial constraints? Evidence from emerging markets
    Documentos CEDE, Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Economía, CEDE View citations (1)
21. Natural Resources and Education: Evidence from Chile
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (4)
22. The Impact of R&D and ICT Investment on Innovation and Productivity in Chilean Firms
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (5)

2015

23. Empirical Evidence on R&D Targeting and Transitions
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics
24. Post-Crisis Financiera y Expansión de las Exportaciones: Micro-Evidencia para Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile

2014

25. Access to Banking Finance and Exporting
    Working Papers, Brandeis University, Department of Economics and International Business School View citations (4)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics (2014) View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article Access to banking finance and exporting, Industrial and Corporate Change, Oxford University Press and the Associazione ICC (2014) View citations (4) (2014)
26. Does Competition Spur Innovation in Developing Countries?
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (3)
27. Export Mix Changes and Firm Performance: Evidence from Chile
    IDB Publications (Working Papers), Inter-American Development Bank View citations (4)
28. Foreign Technology Acquisition and Changes in the Real Exchange Rate
    Working Papers, Brandeis University, Department of Economics and International Business School
    See also Journal Article Foreign Technology Acquisition and Changes in the Real Exchange Rate, The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell (2015) View citations (3) (2015)
29. Post financial crisis and exports expansion: Micro-evidence from Chilean exporters
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany
30. Understanding Differences in Growth Performance in Latin America and Developing Countries between the Asian and Global Financial Crises
    Working Paper Series, Peterson Institute for International Economics View citations (13)
    See also Journal Article Understanding Differences in Growth Performance in Latin America and Developing Countries between the Asian and the Global Financial Crises, IMF Economic Review, Palgrave Macmillan (2014) View citations (18) (2014)

2013

31. Household Debt During the Financial Crisis: Micro-Evidence from Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (1)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics (2013)
32. Innovation and Productivity in Services: Evidence from Chile
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article Innovation and Productivity in Services: Evidence from Chile, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Taylor & Francis Journals (2015) View citations (22) (2015)

2012

33. Evaluation of Short Run Inflation Forecasts in Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (3)
34. Financial Development, Exporting and Firm Heterogeneity in Chile
    Working Papers, Brandeis University, Department of Economics and International Business School View citations (2)
    Also in Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile (2012) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article Financial development, exporting and firm heterogeneity in Chile, Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer (2013) View citations (8) (2013)
35. Product Mix Changes and Performance in Chilean Plants
    Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Product mix changes and performance in Chilean plants, Industrial and Corporate Change, Oxford University Press and the Associazione ICC (2016) View citations (3) (2016)

2011

36. Credit Contraction and International Trade: Evidence from Chilean Exporters
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article Credit contraction and international trade: Evidence from Chilean exporters, World Development, Elsevier (2013) View citations (7) (2013)
37. Determinants of Export Diversificationaround the World: 1962 - 2000
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (13)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Chile, Department of Economics (2010) View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Determinants of Export Diversification Around the World: 1962–2000, The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell (2012) View citations (93) (2012)
38. Multinationales as stabilizers? Economic crisis, access to finance, and employment growth
    Kiel Working Papers, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
    See also Journal Article Multinationals as Stabilisers? Economic Crisis, Access to Finance, and Employment Growth, Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals (2011) View citations (3) (2011)

2010

39. Innovation, R&D Investment and Productivity in Chile
    Research Department Publications, Inter-American Development Bank, Research Department View citations (10)
    Also in IDB Publications (Working Papers), Inter-American Development Bank (2010) View citations (1)
40. Is Previous Exporting Experience Relevant for New Exports?
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (4)
41. Liquidity Crises and Corporate Cash Holdings in Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile

2009

42. Crisis Financiera y Uso de Derivados Cambiarios en Empresas Exportadoras
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Crisis Financiera y Uso de Derivados Cambiarios en Empresas Exportadoras, Notas de Investigación Journal Economía Chilena (The Chilean Economy), Central Bank of Chile (2010) (2010)
43. Entry into Export Markets and Product Quality Differences
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (3)
    Also in Documentos de Trabajo, Instituto de Economia. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. (2009) View citations (3)
44. Exchange Rate Volatility and Export Margins
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (2)
45. Skill Upgrading and the Real Exchange Rate
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (7)
    Also in CAEPR Working Papers, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Department of Economics, Indiana University Bloomington (2008) View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Skill Upgrading and the Real Exchange Rate, The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell (2009) View citations (9) (2009)

2008

46. Chinese Penetration and Importer Country Wages: Microevidence From Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (1)
47. David Versus Goliath: The Impact of Chinese Competition on Developing Countries
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article David Versus Goliath: The Impact of Chinese Competition on Developing Countries, World Development, Elsevier (2009) View citations (28) (2009)
48. Energy Costs and Productivity in Chilean Manufacturing Industry
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
49. Exchange Rate Pass-Through into Import Prices: The Case of Chile
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (16)
50. Exit in Developing Countries: Economic Reforms and Plant Heterogeneity
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
    See also Journal Article Exit in Developing Countries: Economic Reforms and Plant Heterogeneity, Economic Development and Cultural Change, University of Chicago Press (2010) View citations (13) (2010)
51. Productivity, Innovations and Exports in the Chilean Manufacturing Industry
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
52. Trade Liberalization and Industry Dynamics: A Difference in Difference Approach
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
    Also in CAEPR Working Papers, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Department of Economics, Indiana University Bloomington (2008) View citations (1)

2007

53. Export Transitions
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
    See also Journal Article Export transitions, The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, Taylor & Francis Journals (2011) View citations (2) (2011)
54. Exports and Productivity: Comparable Evidence for 14 Countries
    CIE Discussion Papers, University of Copenhagen. Department of Economics. Centre for Industrial Economics View citations (9)
    Also in ZEW Discussion Papers, ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research (2007) View citations (9)
55. Multinational Firms and Productivity Catching-Up: The Case Of Chilean Manufacturing
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article Multinational firms and productivity catching-up: the case of Chilean manufacturing, International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd (2007) View citations (13) (2007)
56. Multinationals as Stabilizers? Economic Crisis and Plant Employment Growth
    IZA Discussion Papers, IZA Network @ LISER View citations (9)
    Also in Discussion Papers, University of Nottingham, GEP (2007) View citations (9)
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile (2007) View citations (8)
57. On the Sources of China’s Export Growth
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile
58. Survival of Small and Medium-Sized Plants in Chile: Has it Changed over Time?, Does it Differ across Industries?
    Working Papers Central Bank of Chile, Central Bank of Chile

2006

59. Entry and Exit in International Markets: Evidence from Chilean Data
    CAEPR Working Papers, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Department of Economics, Indiana University Bloomington View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article Entry and Exit in International Markets: Evidence from Chilean Data*, Review of International Economics, Wiley Blackwell (2008) View citations (32) (2008)
60. Is Exporting a Source of Productivity Spillovers?
    CAEPR Working Papers, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Department of Economics, Indiana University Bloomington