Fabio Sánchez
Professor of Economics, Universidad de los Andes
Fabio Sánchez is Professor of Economics at the Universidad de los Andes.
Recent work by Fabio Sánchez
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Understanding development in the long run: Cracks in the consensus on institutions?
New evidence from colonial history is challenging the consensus that extractive institutions always harm long-run development, showing that outcomes depend on whether extraction left behind durable public infrastructure and state capacity.
Published 05.05.26
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How the encomienda shaped Colombia's long-run development
In Colombia, municipalities subjected to the Spanish encomienda – a colonial system of forced indigenous labour – are wealthier and better governed today, in spite of the extractive institution imposed on them.
Published 05.05.26
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Free school meals: The world’s biggest social programme
Free school meals are one of the most effective education policies in the world, improving attendance, reducing dropouts, and increasing graduation and access to higher education across countries. Evidence shows they deliver large long-term benefits for children and society, with returns that far outweigh the cost of providing them.
Published 09.02.26
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The power of a meal: School feeding has wide-ranging long-term effects on education
The impacts of a school feeding programme in Colombia go beyond school attendance and hunger relief, fostering learning, high school graduation and tertiary enrolment.
Published 25.10.24
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Financial aid for college students and social mobility
A large-scale financial aid policy in Colombia boosted social mobility for low-income, high-achieving students and improved the equity and efficiency of higher education
Published 08.12.23
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Scholarships increase social mobility: Evidence from Colombia
Needs-based and merit-based scholarships improve the motivation and social mobility of low-income students
Published 20.06.22
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Assessing the impacts of financial aid for low-income students
Merit-based financial aid for low-income students doubles immediate postsecondary enrollment, making elite universities substantially more diverse
Published 23.08.19