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

RIDGE

Financial Stability

November 12-13, 2024
Montevideo, Uruguay

RIDGE

International Macro

December 16-17, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile

RIDGE

GDM / International Trade

December 16-17, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile

RIDGE

Environmental Economics

December 19-20, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile

RIDGE

Towards Sustainable Growth

December 19-20, 2024
Santiago de Chile, Chile

RIDGE May Forum 2025

WELAC (LACEA)

Gender and Household Economics

12-13 May

LACEA-EHN

Workshop on Historical Development

12-13 May

Public Economics

12-13 May

LACEA

Inequality & Poverty

13-14 May

Industrial Organization

14-15 May

LACEA

Impact Evaluation Network

14-15 May

LACEA’s

Health Economics Network

14-15 May

LACEA

Labor

14-15 May

RIDGE - LACEA - PEG

Workshop on Political Economy

15-16 May

LACEA

Brain

15-16 May

LACEA

the Economics of Crime

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

Past Policy Debates

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

RIDGE Summer School in Economics
November 14, 15, 16, 2024
Montevideo, Uruguay

RIDGE Board

Research Directors

Past Keynote Speakers

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.