Ignacio Núñez Fuentes

About Ignacio Núñez Fuentes

PhD economist specializing in industrial organization, econometrics, and competition policy. Skilled in causal inference, structural modeling, merger simulation, auction design, and data analysis. Have led multiple empirical analyses in 10+ high-stakes antitrust and litigations matters, managing teams and drafting submissions. Published academic research in several economics journals and presented in international conferences. Bilingual (English/Spanish). You can learn more about my research on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/ijnunez/home

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Charles River Associates

   Mar 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   As competition economist, I provide economic analysis for clients involved in merger and antitrust litigation cases. My experience spans multiple industries, including technology (communication testing), digital advertising (platforms with two-sided markets), cloud services and software, industrial manufacturing (ammonia, steel), retail, and healthcare.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics

• UCLA

  Exchange Abroad Program

  2012 — 2012

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

  Ingeniero Civil de Industrias, Diploma en Ingeniería Eléctrica (Electrical Engineering)

  2008 — 2013

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

  Master in the Engineering Sciences, Power Systems

Skills

• Matlab
• Engineering
• Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• English
• Spanish
• Ampl