My research focuses on the interaction between poverty and psychological factors within households and schools. In addition, I analyze the effects of these interactions on economic outcomes, such as income, labor, and education.​

Ph.D. Applied Economics, University of Minnesota
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Research Interest
Development Economics
Applied Econometrics
Family Economics
Economics of Education

References
Paul Glewwe (Advisor)
Aaron Sojourner
​Terry Hurley
Elizabeth Davis

Contact
E-mail: silve346@umn.edu
Phone: (952) 529-6441

Mailing Address
School of Pubic Affairs
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20016