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Ricardo Maertens is an accomplished economist with extensive experience in research and evaluation across academic and corporate sectors. Notably, as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, Ricardo evaluated interventions promoting safe well-water usage in Bangladesh. At Harvard University, as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Ricardo designed data protocols to assess a significant water treatment intervention in Kenya and applied meta-analytic methods for child nutrition studies. Ricardo transitioned to Amazon, where roles included Economist and Senior Economist, leading the design and implementation of algorithms for featured offers and regulatory projects. Additionally, as a Consultant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ricardo provided methodological guidance on meta-analysis for the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and multiple degrees in Economics from prestigious institutions.