Juan Rios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at PUC Rio. His research interests lie at the intersection of public sector economics and development. He has a particular interest in redistributive policies in developing countries, the determinants of income inequality, and the political constraints that may hinder improvements in these areas. Juan holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, a master's degree from PUC Rio, and a Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has worked as an economist at Cornerstone Research and Uber.