Distinguished Health Economics Scholar and Applied Microeconomics Expert
Associated with :
Inter-American Development BankPaul Rodríguez-Lesmes serves as Associate Professor at Universidad del Rosario's School of Economics, where he focuses on health economics and policy research. After earning his PhD in Economics from University College London in 2016 and previous degrees from Universidad del Rosario, he has established himself as a leading voice in applied economics research. His work spans health behaviors, chronic disease prevention, pharmaceutical regulation, and labor markets, with over 58 publications in prestigious journals. Through his roles as Latin American representative on the International Health Economics Association Board and regular collaboration with organizations like the Colombian Institute for Health Technology Assessment, he continues to influence health policy while conducting research on topics ranging from tobacco control to healthcare financing. His recent contributions include significant work on plain packaging effectiveness, cost-effectiveness thresholds in healthcare, and the relationship between catastrophic health payments and poverty.