Fernanda Alvarado Leitón
Fernanda Alvarado Leitón is a prominent statistician and coordinator of the Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) at the University of Costa Rica. She plays a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting consumer sentiment regarding the Costa Rican economy. In February 2025, she reported that consumer confidence remained neutral, with a significant portion of the population feeling ambivalent about the economic conditions, reflecting a steady trend since November 2020.
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Fernanda Alvarado Leitón, a lecturer at the School of Statistics at UCR, noted a change in consumer perceptions since the current government took office.
Confianza del consumidor costarricense sigue negativa sobre política económica del gobierno
Costa Rica· 2025-09-04
Fernanda Alvarado Leitón is the coordinator of the survey that reflects consumer expectations in Costa Rica.
Aranceles de Trump golpean expectativas del consumidor en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-06-11
Fernanda Alvarado Leitón, the coordinator of the survey, explained that the trend of consumers towards ambivalence reflects the perception that circumstances will remain constant.
Consumidores mantienen un nivel neutro entre el pesimismo y el optimismoCosta Rica· 2025-03-06