Journal Article

Interview: Laura Alfaro

Abstract: Laura Alfaro wanted to be an economist since she was a young girl in Costa Rica. That she went from studying economics in college in her native country to a professorship at Harvard Business School is a reflection, she says, that she's a bit necia — foolishly stubborn. Even more important: "I had the bliss of ignorance. To both of my parents, I could be anything, and I believed it. I didn't know women didn't get Ph.D.s in economics in Costa Rica; I thought it was normal."

Keywords: Laura Alfaro; Latin America - Economic conditions; Supply Chains;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Econ Focus

Publication Date: 2024-11

Volume: 24

Issue: 4Q

Pages: 22-25