Lucas Hazen is a Master of International Affairs student at the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, specializing in International Economics with a regional focus on Latin America. His research interests center on development economics, industrial policy, energy, and trade. He has professional experience as a research intern at the Japan Research Institute in Tokyo where he examined the implications of solar panel production through the lens of economic security. He has authored analytical publications on international finance, economic systems, and development through independent and organizational platforms. Lucas is passionate about leveraging quantitative analysis and economic policy to advance equitable and sustainable development.
