Introduction
Jesse Lastunen is a research associate at UNU-WIDER, specialising in tax-benefit microsimulation modelling. His research interests include labour and public economics, with a focus on social policies, taxation and employment. Jesse has previously worked for organizations such as OECD, RAND Corporation, Internet Association and the Technopolis Group. He received his PhD in policy analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, with analytical concentrations in economics and quantitative methods. He has master’s degrees in international economics and technology policy.
Expert
Jesse Lastunen is a research associate at UNU-WIDER, specialising in tax-benefit microsimulation modelling. His research interests include labour and public economics, with a focus on social policies, taxation and employment. Jesse has previously worked for organizations such as OECD, RAND Corporation, Internet Association and the Technopolis Group. He received his PhD in policy analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, with analytical concentrations in economics and quantitative methods. He has master’s degrees in international economics and technology policy.
Fields of expertise: Communication and information/ICTs, Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Financing for inclusive development, Policy design and delivery, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication, Social policy, Social protection