Diana Flores‑Peregrina

Applied Economist bridging rigorous research and policy impact

I am an applied economist specializing in the intersection of health, development, and public policy. I study how income, policy design, and institutional contexts shape human development and economic behavior, particularly among low-income populations.

My work uses rigorous causal inference methods to address real-world policy questions. I examine the impacts of large-scale social programs and behavioral responses to economic interventions, with the goal of informing policy design and implementation. I have extensive experience working with experimental and quasi-experimental data, as well as large administrative and survey datasets, and translating empirical findings into insights relevant for high-stakes policy decisions.

I received my Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2024, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University in 2026.

My work sits at the intersection of rigorous research and real-world policy impact.

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Research Areas: Health · Development · Policy Evaluation · Causal Inference