Claudio Ferraz

Claudio Ferraz is a professor of economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia, adjunct professor at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), and Scientific Director of J-PAL Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC). His areas of interest are development, political economy and public economics. In particular, his research focuses on governance and accountability in developing countries and its consequences for politics and public service delivery. His ongoing projects examine how voters react to information campaigns; whether pay-for-performance improve the quality of education; and whether increases in the quality of politicians affect public policies.

Claudio previously served as co-Scientific Director of J-PAL LAC and on the Executive Committee of the J-PAL Board of Directors. He has also served on the review board of J-PAL's Crime and Violence Initiative and as a lecturer at J-PAL training events.