Andrés Velasco is an economist and former Minister of Finance of Chile, a position he held from 2006 to 2010 during Michelle Bachelet’s first government. He also ran for the presidency of Chile in 2013. His career combines public service with extensive academic and international experience.

He holds a PhD in Economics from Columbia University and a master’s degree in International Relations from Yale University. He has taught at several universities in the United States and worked as a researcher and adviser on issues related to economic policy and development. Following his time as minister, he served as Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He currently pursues his academic and professional activities in the fields of political economy and public policy.