Dr. Diego De La Fuente Stevens | Economics | Best Researcher Award
University of Sussex | United Kingdom
Dr. Diego De La Fuente Stevens, an accomplished scholar in the field of economics, has established himself as a leading researcher through a distinguished academic journey and impactful contributions to global development policy and education economics. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sussex , preceded by an MRes and MSc in Economics from University College London , an MSc in Philosophy and Economics from the London School of Economics , and a BSc in Economics with Special Honors from ITAM, Mexico . Professionally, he has served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex since, where he also directs undergraduate programs in Economics and International Development and leads doctoral training initiatives. His previous roles include Lead Quantitative Researcher at the Institute of Development Studies, Policy Adviser to the Mexican Minister of Health, and researcher at the Centre for Economic Research at ITAM. Dr. Stevens’ research interests encompass development economics, education policy, labor markets, remittances, language economics, and the socio-economic effects of conflict and migration. He has demonstrated strong methodological expertise in quantitative analysis, econometrics, and applied policy research, with significant collaborations involving the European Commission, Save the Children, and institutions across Africa and Latin America. His publication record is impressive, featuring articles in World Development, Review of Development Economics, and Comparative Education Review, with recognition such as the Jackie Kirk Outstanding Book Prize awarded by the Comparative and International Education Society. He has further contributed as a journal referee, international conference presenter, and mentor for early-career researchers. Dr. Stevens’ research excellence, combined with his leadership, community engagement, and global collaborations, underscores his deserving recognition as the recipient of the Best Researcher Award, as his contributions have not only advanced the discipline of economics but also created meaningful societal impact.
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Featured Publications
Narro Robles, J., & Moctezuma Navarro, D. (2013). Descalabros y desafíos de la política social en México. Problemas del Desarrollo, 44(174), 9–34.
De la Fuente Stevens, D., & Pelkonen, P. (2023). Economics of minority groups: Labour-market returns and transmission of indigenous languages in Mexico. World Development, 162, 106096.
Falk, D. (2024). Education and resilience in crisis: Challenges and opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Policy Press.
De la Fuente Stevens, D., Marchais, G., Brandt, C., Marion, P., & Falisse, J. (2022). BRiCE Project DRC and Niger: Endline report.
De la Fuente Stevens, D. (2014). Land productivity changes in a trade liberalization environment: Mexico under NAFTA. Theoretical Economics Letters, 4(3), 221–231.