Bernardo Kosacoff

Bernardo Kosacoff is a prominent Argentine economist known for his extensive work in economic development and industrialization, particularly during his tenure as director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) in Argentina from 2002 to 2010. A professor at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and the Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT), Kosacoff has authored over twenty books and more than a hundred articles, focusing on the historical phases of Argentina's industrial development. His insights emphasize the role of state policies in education and immigration in shaping the country's industrial landscape and social mobility.