The Millennium Institute MIPP, in collaboration with the PhD in Engineering Systems (DSI) and the Master’s in Applied Economics (MAGCEA), successfully held the 9th edition of its Summer School in Economics. This prestigious program, designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates interested in economics and related disciplines, took place from January 6 to 8, 2025, at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.
This year, 60 students from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru were selected from a competitive pool of 190 applicants. All participants received full tuition scholarships, along with travel grants for those residing in other regions or abroad.
The Summer School featured three advanced courses, taught by leading academics specializing in frontier topics in economics:
📌 Evangelina Dardati, professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Chile and researcher at MIPP, led the course “Trade and the Environment.” This course explored the relationship between international trade and the environment, covering topics such as the Pollution Haven Hypothesis, carbon leakage, and trade liberalization effects, as well as policies like Climate Clubs and Border Carbon Adjustments.
“My experience at the Summer School was highly rewarding. The students showed great interest, and the classroom discussions were dynamic and enriching,” said Dardati.
📌 Nicolás Inostroza, professor of Finance at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, taught the course “Financial Contracting.” He introduced theories on how corporations and financial intermediaries make financing and investment decisions, analyzing their impact on capital structure.
📌 Jorge Lemus, associate professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, delivered the course “Contests: Theory and Empirical Evidence.” He presented classical contest models, analyzing incentives, strategic aspects, and empirical studies on their applications in various economic contexts.
“The Summer School was an incredibly enriching experience. I encountered a group of highly motivated students, eager to participate and share their ideas in every session. Their enthusiasm created an atmosphere of constant learning, making the teaching experience deeply gratifying,” expressed Lemus.
Beyond its academic focus, the Summer School in Economics aims to promote professional and collaborative networks. According to Evangelina Dardati:
“The Summer School facilitates the formation of academic networks by bringing together students from different programs. These connections not only broaden their academic perspectives but also create opportunities for future collaboration and professional contacts that go beyond their regular programs.”
With this 9th edition, the Summer School in Economics reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and the development of future leaders in economics. We eagerly look forward to the next edition in 2026!
👏 Thank you to everyone who participated this year! Here are some photos capturing this enriching experience:
MIPP Chile 2025