RIDGE Forum
RIDGE Policy Debates
RIDGE Summer School
In Memoriam: Álvaro Forteza
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Álvaro Forteza, esteemed economist, valued colleague, and dear friend. Álvaro served as the Secretary of RIDGE and was one of the Research Directors of the RIDGE Workshop on Political Economy.
A dedicated scholar, Álvaro made significant contributions to the field of economics, with a particular focus on political economy and public economics. His commitment to rigorous research, thoughtful analysis, and fostering collaboration enriched not only RIDGE but the broader academic community.
Álvaro’s warmth, integrity, and unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge and understanding will be deeply missed. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide us in the years to come.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Álvaro.
2024 RIDGE December Forum
Financial Stability
November 12-13, 2024
Montevideo, Uruguay
International Macro
December 16-17, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile
GDM / International Trade
December 16-17, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Environmental Economics
December 19-20, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Towards Sustainable Growth
December 19-20, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile
RIDGE May Forum 2025
WELAC (LACEA)
12-13 May
LACEA-EHN
12-13 May
12-13 May
LACEA
13-14 May
14-15 May
LACEA
14-15 May
LACEA’s
14-15 May
LACEA
14-15 May
RIDGE - LACEA - PEG
15-16 May
LACEA
15-16 May
LACEA
16 May
Upcoming Policy Debates
Globalization in Retreat? Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries
Chair: José de Gregorio, University of Chile
Speakers: Laura Alfaro (Harvard Business School), Elhanan Helpman (Harvard University), Mario Marcel (Minister of Finance, Chile)
Sala Magna, FEN, Diagonal Paraguay 257, Santiago de Chile
December 16, 2024 | 17:00-18:30
WCEREA Policy Session: Climate Change, Land-Use and Biodiversity: Economic Perspectives
Chair: Marcelo Caffera, U de Montevideo
Speakers: Allen Blackman (IADB), Ana María Loboguerrero (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Felipe Vázquez (Universidad del Desarrollo), María Teresa Ruiz-Tagle (CLG-Chile), Enrique Calfucura (Banco Central de Chile)
Auditorio, Banco Central de Chile, Santiago de Chile
December 19, 2024 | 14:00-15.30
Who sets your wage? The role of firms in wage determination
David Card, Nobel Prize in Economics 2021. PUC, Santiago de Chile | 16 May, 2024.
RIDGE Summer School in Economics
November 14, 15, 16, 2024
Montevideo, Uruguay
RIDGE Board
Enrique Iglesias
Joseph Stiglitz
Azucena Arbeleche
Elhanan Helpman
Ana Balsa
Raquel Fernández
Claudio Ferraz
Paulina Restrepo
Sergio Urzúa
Omar Licandro
Research Directors
Raquel Fernández
Ignacio Munyo
Ernesto Schargrodsky
Juan Vargas
José Antonio Ocampo
Luis Bértola
Rafael Repullo
Jorge Ponce
Jean-Charles Rochet
Matias Busso
Nora Lusting
Werner Hernani-Limarino
Gerardo Licandro
Javier Bianchi
Daniel Heymann
Ricardo Perez Truglia
Marcelo Bergolo
Guillermo Cruces
Adriana Camacho Gonzáles
Oscar Mitnik
Ana Balsa
Dolores de la Mata
Alvaro Forteza
Claudio Ferraz
Ernesto Dal Bo
Leandro Zipitria
Sebastián Fleitas
Juan Pablo Atal
Stanislao Maldonado
Julia Seither
Marcelo Caffera
Diego Restuccia
Hugo Hopenhyn
Lorenzo Caliendo
Germán Cubas
Sergio Urzua
Renos Vakis
María del Pilar López
Past Keynote Speakers
Joseph Stiglitz
Tim Besley
Dani Rodrik
Miguel Urquiola
Sebastián Galiani
Ernesto dal Bo
Enrique Mendoza
Arnaud Costinot
Jonathan Eaton
Giovanni Maggi
Jean Tirole
Marc Ivaldi
The Research Institute for Development, Growth and Economics (RIDGE) is an initiative of the International Economic Association (IEA) with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Finances of Uruguay.