International trade is often hailed as a driver of economic growth and consumer welfare. Yet, despite its economy-wide benefits, it remains divisive and politically contentious - especially when it comes to employment. Part of this dynamic has to do with the fact that trade helps firms which are export-oriented but hurts firms that compete with imports. Given that people are … [Read more...] about How Employment Narratives Shape Public Support for Trade
Victor Zuluaga
Victor Zuluaga is a Ph.D. student in Economics at the University of Houston, expected to graduate in summer 2025. His research centers on international trade, development, and labor. Prior to his doctoral studies, he was a Research Fellow in the Research Department at the Inter-American Development Bank.