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Samuel Berlinski

Samuel Berlinski

Samuel Berlinski is a Lead Economist at the Research Department of the Inter-American Development Bank. Prior to joining the Bank in 2010, he was an Assistant Professor of Economics at University College London and previously held appointments at Universidad de San Andrés and the London School of Economics. His work has appeared in numerous journals including the Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Law and Economics and Economic Development and Cultural Change. His research at the Bank focuses on the evaluation of public policy, with particular emphasis on Education, Health and Labor Markets. He completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at Universidad de Buenos Aires and obtained a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Oxford, Nuffield College.

Boosting Global Innovation in Education

January 14, 2021 by Samuel Berlinski Leave a Comment

Boosting Global Innovation in Education

As Covid-19 threatened the health and economic survival of millions of people around the world, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and the public sector rallied to make quick and decisive investments that have led to better treatments and vaccines that could soon turn the corner in the fight against … [Read more...] about Boosting Global Innovation in Education

Poor Health, Poverty and the Challenges of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

May 25, 2020 by Samuel Berlinski - Jessica Gagete-Miranda - Marcos Vera-Hernández Leave a Comment

Pobreza desigualdad enfermedad América Latina Caribe COVID-19 coronavirus

On May 15th, 2020, there were 450,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 25,000 related deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the absence of a cure or a vaccine, countries in the region have resorted to lockdowns and physical distancing to reduce the rate of infection and avoid overwhelming national health systems. But the challenge of addressing the pandemic … [Read more...] about Poor Health, Poverty and the Challenges of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

Gender Inequality in Latin America: The Long Road Ahead

September 13, 2019 by Rosangela Bando - Samuel Berlinski - José Martinez Carrasco Leave a Comment

Women in Latin America face a long road ahead in overcoming gender inequality

Progress for women in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last few decades has been impressive. Many women now take center stage in the arts, business, music, politics, science and the sports world. Laws equally protect women, and the increase in their labor force participation has been rapid, rising 17 percentage points in the 25 years between 1990-2015 to more than … [Read more...] about Gender Inequality in Latin America: The Long Road Ahead

Persevere and Triumph: Teaching Grit and Patience for School Success

March 5, 2019 by Samuel Berlinski 1 Comment

Student's who learn grit and patience are more likely to be successful in school

As parents, we want schools to teach values as well as academic subjects. We want them to impart to our kids qualities like patience and grit -- traits that experts in education have long understood to be as important to academic and professional achievement as the ability to do math and use language. Yet, despite parents' wishes, too little thought has been given as to how … [Read more...] about Persevere and Triumph: Teaching Grit and Patience for School Success

Keeping the Best Teachers: Is Money the Answer?

June 25, 2018 by Samuel Berlinski 2 Comments

Non-monetary awards may be more important than money for retaining the best teachers

Teaching is one of the most important professions, vital to a nation's long-term dynamism and productivity. But it is simply too hard to get all but the most dedicated teachers to commit to long-term careers, when, as in Chile and the United States, they make two-thirds of what people of a similar educational background earn. That is the dilemma Chile tried to confront in 2002 … [Read more...] about Keeping the Best Teachers: Is Money the Answer?

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