Research Economist
I am an applied microeconomist at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, where I work with the demographic microsimulation and policy analysis teams. My research interests include:
I earned my Ph.D. in economics from Georgia State University, where I was part of the Georgia Policy Labs studying career and technical education, and my M.A. in economics from Georgetown University and ILADES. Between degrees, I helped run randomized controlled trials in financial inclusion at Innovations for Poverty Action.
You can reach me at jvillero@wharton.upenn.edu.