Diego Vergara Salgado
Student
Chillan
Summary
Master’s student in Economics with strong quantitative skills and applied research experience through participation in two funded projects (FONDECYT and INES I+D). Skilled in time series econometrics, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and econometric software (Stata, R, Python, MATLAB, basic Dynare). Author of the thesis Exploring the Dynamic Links Between Expected Inflation, Carbon Price, and Energy Using a Quantile VAR Model, which examines the macro-financial implications of the EU Emission Trading System and offers lessons for climate policy design in Latin America. Experienced in managing large-scale financial datasets from Refinitiv, with international research exposure and recognition from the Central Bank of Chile.
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Work History
Research Assistant
FONDECYT 11220242, Universidad de Talca
- Downloaded and processed large financial datasets from Refinitiv; implemented Refinitiv functions in Python.
- Prepared cleaned databases for academic and policy-oriented research.
Research Assistant
Project INES I+D (INID210014)
- Estimated Structural Equation Models (SEM) in Stata.
- Conducted mediation, moderation, and moderated mediation analyses.
- Produced model fit statistics, regression tables, and econometric diagnostic tests.
Teaching Assistant
Universidad de Talca and Universidad de Concepción
2022 - 2025
- Teaching Assistant in Calculus, Algebra, Finance, and Econometrics.
Education
No Degree - Economics
Universidad De Talca
Talca, Chile 05.2001 -
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Ingeniero Comercial
Universidad De Concepción
Chillan, Chile12-2023
Skills
- Econometrics & Statistics: Applied econometrics, time series analysis (VAR, QVAR), connectedness analysis, SEM, regression models, hypothesis testing, spatial econometrics (SAR, SDM)
- Macroeconomic & Financial Modeling: Basic knowledge of Dynare, VAR, and QVAR for policy and financial market analysis
- Software: Stata, R, Python, MATLAB (basic), Dynare (basic), Refinitiv API
References
Rodrigo, Herrera, Associate Professor, rodrigo.herrera@utalca.cl, Universidad de Talca, Available upon request
Awards
Beca Especial de Exención de Arancel para Programas de Magíster Académicos – Universidad de Talca., Pasantías Internacionales I+D+i para Estudiantes de Postgrado – Project conducted at Queensland University of Technology (Australia) under Prof. Adam Clements., Winner, Banco Central de Chile Centennial Thesis Contest (2 winners nationwide).
Training
- Academic Writing Workshop – Chilean American Spaces (UMag, UTalca, UACh), December 2024.
- 8 hours of academic writing training in English, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Chile.
Research Interests
Macroeconomics, financial markets, time series econometrics, and climate policy design.
Timeline
No Degree - Economics
Universidad De Talca
05.2001 -
Research Assistant
Project INES I+D (INID210014)
Research Assistant
FONDECYT 11220242, Universidad de Talca
Teaching Assistant
Universidad de Talca and Universidad de Concepción
2022 - 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Ingeniero Comercial
Universidad De Concepción
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