Alejandro Diaz-Bautista

Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California Irvine (UCI). He also earned his master's degree in economics at UCI. He was educated at ITAM in Mexico City where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has been professor of Economics and Researcher at COLEF. He held the position of head of the Master’s Program in Applied Economics and coordinated the working paper series in economics. Professor Díaz-Bautista has taught courses in the fields of industrial organization, macroeconomics, international economics, political economy, econometrics, public finance, economic growth, economy and territory and regional economics. Professor Díaz-Bautista has also been a research fellow and guest scholar at the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, University of California San Diego (UCSD).

He has also been teaching courses in international economics, economic policy in latin america, economic geography and economic development at the Universidad Iberoamericana del Noroeste, CISE and UCSD. Previously, he worked at the Energy Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Energy. He has also worked as an energy economist and economic consultant for private firms. He has been a member of the Technical Committee for the Federal Electoral Institute and CONACYT. In 2009, he is also a member of the U.S.-Mexico Border Governors Council of Economic Advisers.

He has written various books and articles in refereed scholarly journals both at the national and international level. His book, “The Determinants of Economic Growth: Convergence, Trade and Institutions”, was recognized by the European Union Publishers Forum as part of the European Union Catalogue of Key Publications. His latest books are “Problemas Estructurales de la Economía Mexicana”, “International Experiences in Power Deregulation” where he examines the structural reform in the energy sector and is coauthor of “Modern Regional Economics”. He was also recognized by the national system of researchers as a Distinguished National Researcher level II. He has appeared on radio and television programs, and has been interviewed for articles in The Los Angeles Times, Financial Times of London, San Diego Union Tribune, El Diario de México, La Opinión de Los Angeles, La Prensa de San Diego, Imagen News, Radio Formula, El Sol de Mexico, El Sol de Tijuana, La Jornada, El Financiero, El Universal de Mexico, Periódico Frontera, Periódico el Mexicano, and many other news media. He has lectured and given more than 100 presentations and participated in international seminars and conferences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Asia. Professor Díaz-Bautista's research interests are based in the fields of international economics, industrial organization, port economics, econometrics, energy economics and economic growth, with special interest in U.S. and Mexican border regions.