Dr Joana Naritomi, an expert in public economics, development economics and political economy, has been appointed as a full member of the LSE School of Public Policy (SPP).
The School of Public Policy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Joana Naritomi as Associate Professor, starting in September 2024.
Joana has been a key member of LSE’s Department of International Development since 2014 and has contributed significantly to the School of Public Policy since 2023 as Academic Director and a member of its Academic Leadership Team. This permanent appointment marks the next step in her ongoing contribution to the SPP’s academic direction and leadership.
Joana holds a PhD in Political Economy and Government (Economics) from Harvard University. She is also a Research Affiliate in BREAD, the CEPR Public Economics and Development Economics programmes, STICERD Public Economics, Institute for Fiscal Studies, International Growth Centre, and a JPAL-LAC Invited Researcher.
Her research interests lie in public economics, development economics and political economy. She has papers published in the American Economic Review and the Journal of Economic History. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, and Folha de São Paulo.
Commenting on the appointment, Joana said: “I'm really excited to continue my journey at LSE as a full member of the School of Public Policy. It’s been a pleasure working with such amazing colleagues and students as Academic Director, and I’m looking forward to being even more involved with the SPP.”
Professor Andrés Velasco, Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy, celebrated her appointment: “We are honoured and delighted that Joana is moving to the SPP. In addition to a stellar research record, she brings an enduring intellectual curiosity about policy issues, and a deep-seated commitment to helping train the policy leaders of tomorrow. Hers is an extraordinary addition to our faculty."
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