A Meeting Point for the Economics Community

The LACEA–LAMES Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of economists in Latin America, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and graduate students from across the world to discuss frontier research in economics. The 2026 meeting in Lima will continue this tradition of academic excellence, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across fields and institutions. Participants will join a vibrant international community dedicated to advancing economic knowledge and addressing the most pressing challenges facing the region and the global economy.

A Meeting Point for the Economics Community

A Meeting Point for the Economics Community

The LACEA–LAMES Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of economists in Latin America, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and graduate students from across the world to discuss frontier research in economics. The 2026 meeting in Lima will continue this tradition of academic excellence, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across fields and institutions. Participants will join a vibrant international community dedicated to advancing economic knowledge and addressing the most pressing challenges facing the region and the global economy.

Hosted by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is Peru’s leading university and one of Latin America’s foremost centers for research and higher education. Home to a dynamic academic community of more than 30,000 students and 1,500 faculty members, PUCP has long been recognized for its commitment to rigorous scholarship and intellectual exchange. Its Department of Economics, with over five decades of academic leadership, has played a central role in shaping economic research and policy discussion in Peru and across the region.

Hosted by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Hosted by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is Peru’s leading university and one of Latin America’s foremost centers for research and higher education. Home to a dynamic academic community of more than 30,000 students and 1,500 faculty members, PUCP has long been recognized for its commitment to rigorous scholarship and intellectual exchange. Its Department of Economics, with over five decades of academic leadership, has played a central role in shaping economic research and policy discussion in Peru and across the region.

Join Us in Lima for LACEA–LAMES 2026

Set along the Pacific coast, Lima is one of Latin America’s most vibrant cultural and economic capitals. A city where history, creativity, and global connectivity converge, Lima offers visitors a unique blend of colonial heritage, contemporary architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy. Consistently ranked among the world’s top culinary destinations, the city provides an exceptional backdrop for scholarly exchange, inviting participants to experience both rigorous academic dialogue and the distinctive cultural richness of Peru.

Join Us in Lima for LACEA–LAMES 2026

Join Us in Lima for LACEA–LAMES 2026

Set along the Pacific coast, Lima is one of Latin America’s most vibrant cultural and economic capitals. A city where history, creativity, and global connectivity converge, Lima offers visitors a unique blend of colonial heritage, contemporary architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy. Consistently ranked among the world’s top culinary destinations, the city provides an exceptional backdrop for scholarly exchange, inviting participants to experience both rigorous academic dialogue and the distinctive cultural richness of Peru.

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SPEAKERS

Ana Maria Santacreu

Ana Maria Santacreu

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Andrés Rodríguez-Clare

Andrés Rodríguez-Clare

University of California, Berkeley
Cristina Arellano

Cristina Arellano

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
David K. Levine

David K. Levine

Royal Holloway, University of London
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