Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Hi! I am Max Garcia, 6th year PhD student at Boston University. I am an applied microeconomist, working on Development, Political Economy and Environmental Economics. I completed my BA and MA in Economics at the University of Chile. 

I am currently investigating how climate change impacts are mediated by institutions. Starting from the analysis of the institutions governing water usage and property in Chile, I show the effects of property rights enforcement on the distribution of water under private property. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency, length and intensity of events of water scarcity. If you want to know more, please reach out!