José Pacheco Jiménez

José Pacheco Jiménez is an economist and researcher at the Universidad Nacional (UNA) in Costa Rica. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of socio-economic issues affecting the youth in the country, particularly the phenomenon of 'ninis'—young individuals aged between 15 and 25 who are neither studying nor working. His insights highlight the social implications of this group, emphasizing the need for public policy reforms to address the root causes of their situation.