Andrea Velásquez
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Colorado Denver
Andrea Velasquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Colorado Denver. She holds a Ph.D. and MA degree in Economics from Duke University. Her research examines how economic and policy shocks—including violence, immigration enforcement, and extreme temperatures—affect labor markets, human capital, health, and migration.
Recent work by Andrea Velásquez
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Climate change and rural livelihoods: How extreme heat drives international migration from El Salvador
In El Salvador, extreme heat lowers agricultural productivity and rural incomes, pushing farmers – especially those with strong migrant networks – to use international migration as a climate adaptation strategy.
Published 12.11.25
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The gendered effects of import competition in Peru
Chinese import competition in Peru had adverse effects on employment in the short term, which dissipates for men, but is long-lasting for low-educated women in the tradable sector
Published 10.10.23
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The effects of crime on the labour market: Evidence from Mexico
Rising violence in Mexico City led workers, especially women, to reduce hours and leave the labour force
Published 14.07.21