Daniel Teles
About Daniel Teles
Daniel Teles is a Principal Research Associate at the Urban Institute, specializing in applied microeconomic policy analysis with a focus on public policy effects on local communities. He has a diverse background in research and analysis, having worked at various institutions including Tulane University and GCR & Associates, Inc.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Daniel Teles currently serves as a Principal Research Associate at the Urban Institute, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on applied microeconomic policy analysis, particularly examining the effects of public policy on local communities. His work contributes to the Urban Institute's mission of providing data-driven insights to inform policy decisions.
Previous Experience at Urban Institute
Before his current role, Teles worked at the Urban Institute as a Senior Research Associate from 2021 to 2024. He also held the position of Research Associate from 2017 to 2020. During his time at the Urban Institute, he contributed to various research projects, including those related to public policy and community impacts.
Education and Academic Background
Daniel Teles completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics at The George Washington University from 2001 to 2004. He then pursued advanced studies at Tulane University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Economics from 2011 to 2013 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from 2011 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in economic policy.
Specialization and Research Contributions
Teles specializes in applied microeconomic policy analysis, focusing on the effects of public policy on local communities. He has worked on significant projects such as Louisiana’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and has contributed to various publications, including the Journal of Economic Inequality and the Handbook of Research on Nonprofit Economics and Management.
Professional Experience Prior to Urban Institute
Before joining the Urban Institute, Teles held several positions in different organizations. He worked as a Senior Mitigation Analyst at GCR & Associates, Inc. from 2009 to 2011, and as a Site Supervisor and Americorps member at New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity from 2006 to 2009. He also served as a Junior Cost Analyst at MCR Federal from 2005 to 2006.