The award recognizes research on the design and implementation of public policy. February 16, 2023 Assistant Professor Luis Martínez Assistant Professor Luis Martínez received the Juan Luis Londoño Award, which recognizes a Colombian Economist under 40 for their academic contributions and policy impact. “Three cities occupy a special place in my career as an economist,” said Professor Martinez in his speech. “The third city is Chicago where the Harris Public Policy School opened doors for me and has given me an unsurpassable environment to carry out my work during the last seven years.” Juan Camilo Cárdenas, Santiago Montenegro, Luis Martínez, Raquel Bernal and Marcela Eslava, Professors at the Universidad de Los Andes He went on to thank his political economist colleagues, Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, William Howell, and Scott Ashworth, and those he describes as “people with an unlimited intellectual curiosity,” Steven Durlauf, Roger Myerson, and James Robinson. He also noted his friendship with Robinson and María Angélica Bautista, Martinez’s coauthor. Full coverage available in Spanish from Universidad de Los Andes. Photos from Universidad de Los Andes Upcoming Events More events Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Thu., July 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington,, DC 20006 United States Coffee Chat Fri., July 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM Tatte Bakery and Cafe 2129 I St NW Washington, DC 20037 United States Coffee Chat Fri., July 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM Greenberry's Coffee Co. 1805 E St NW Washington, DC 20006 United States