Julian P. Diaz

Julián P. Díaz is an Associate Professor at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, specializing in the fields of International Trade and International Macroeconomics. His research primarily focuses on the effects of trade and financial liberalization, particularly in the context of transition economies in Central and Eastern Europe that joined the European Union during its 2004 and 2007 enlargements.1

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Minnesota, 2007
• M.A. in Economics (Minor in Mathematics), University of Minnesota, 2004
• M.Sc. in Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain), 2000
• B.Sc. in Economics, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Guayaquil, Ecuador), 1998

Research Interests

Díaz's research interests include:

• International Trade and Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Transition Economics
• Latin American Economics

His work has been published in several reputable economics journals, such as Economic Theory, Journal of Comparative Economics, and Journal of International Money and Finance.1

Courses Taught

At Quinlan School of Business, he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

• Undergraduate: Macroeconomics, International Monetary Relations, Principles of Macroeconomics
• Graduate: Business Fluctuations, International Business Economics

Professional Affiliations and Contributions

Díaz has served as a referee for various academic journals and has received multiple faculty development grants from Loyola University Chicago. His contributions to the field have been recognized through awards such as the Loyola University Chicago Faculty Development Leave Award in 2017.1

For more information about his work and publications, you can visit his external webpage or his LinkedIn profile .2