

Robson Tigre
Economist and Data Scientist, Mercado Libre
Robson is an Economist and Data Scientist at Mercado Libre, one of the 100 most influential companies in the world. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bologna, with a specialization in econometrics and data science. Before transitioning to work in tech companies, Robson was a university professor and collaborated with the International Labour Organization and the World Bank.
Recent work by Robson Tigre
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Illegal markets and contemporary slavery: How market illegality changes working relationships
Evidence from the Brazilian Amazon shows that the mahogany market's shift from legal to illegal has increased modern slavery and highlights the need for strong government monitoring.
Published 14.02.24