Maria Orduz

I'm a Ph.D. graduate from Los Andes University, specializing in applied econometrics and analyzing large databases for policy impact evaluations. As an empirical microeconomist, my research interests encompass education, development, political economy, and economic history.

In my Job Market Paper, I focused on investigating the effects of public spending on academic achievement in secondary and higher education. My findings highlighted the crucial role of institutional arrangements in determining the efficiency of utilizing public resources within contexts of asymmetric decentralization.

During my Ph.D. studies, I delved into researching the impact of decentralization on historical gaps concerning local capacity for education provision and tax collection. This work has provided valuable insights into the dynamics between decentralization efforts and educational outcomes.

Additionally, I have contributed to the existing literature on structural reforms, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the key discussions and developments that governments worldwide have been engaged in over the past four decades.

I am passionate about leveraging rigorous economic analysis to inform evidence-based policy decision-making. With a strong foundation in applied econometrics and a multidisciplinary approach, I aim to drive positive societal change by bridging the gap between research and practical implementation.

TEACHING
(Lecturer) Empirical applications of economics of education, Universidad Externado de Colombia. 2023 - Now
(Lecturer) Economics of education, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. 2023 II
(Lecturer) World Economic History, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administraci ́on. 2022 I
(Lecturer) Constitution and Democracy, Universidad de los Andes. 2017-2021
(TA) Advanced Econometrics, Universidad de los Andes. 2018 I - 2020 I
(TA) Economic History, Universidad de los Andes. 2016-2018
(TA) Microeconomics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. 2008
 

PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Research consultant 2023- Now
Implementation and Impact Evaluation
OnceOnce

Curator of the District Educational Forum 2023-2024
Economic Department
Universidad Externado de Colombia

Strategic Management and Monitoring Research Consultant 2022
The Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness Office (SPD) and
The Strategic Planning and Monitoring Division (SMO)
Inter-American Development Bank: IDB

Strategic Management and Monitoring Research Consultant 2021
The Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness Office (SPD) and
The Strategic Planning and Monitoring Division (SMO)
Inter-American Development Bank: IDB

Visiting Student 2018-2019
Department of International Development
London School of Economics

Research Assistant 2017-2018
Economic Department
Universidad de los Andes

Research Assistant 2014-2015
Secretaría de Educación
Gobernación de Cundinamarca

Financial Analyst 2009-2014
Financial Department
Banco de Bogotá

D.Phil., Economics, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia 2023
M.A., Economics, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia 2019
M.A., Economics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia 2014
B.A.,Economics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia 2009