Curriculum Vitae

Alfredo Sosa

Education

Ph.D. in Higher Education and Economics
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

May 2017

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

December 2014

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

December 2013

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in International Education Policy
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

June 2009

Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Statistics
ITESM, Monterrey, Mexico

December 2003

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, Mexico

July 1998

Work Experience

Global Chief Economist
SOLO World Partners, LLC, Riverview, Michigan

  • Led economic, financial, and operational analysis to support executive decision-making across a multinational supply chain and logistics business.
  • Designed and implemented integrated data systems and dashboards (Tableau, Python, R) to monitor real-time performance across finance, inventory, sales, and operations.
  • Applied causal inference and econometric methods to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on ocean freight costs, supply chain disruptions, and pricing dynamics.
  • Developed forecasting models for demand, inventory planning, and logistics operations, improving material planning and resource allocation.
  • Directed cross-functional analytics linking accounting, finance, and operations, supporting strategic planning, pricing decisions, and business expansion.

September 2020 – Present

Chief Economist
SOLO World Partners, LLC, Riverview, Michigan

  • Produced executive-level economic and financial reports integrating accounting, operational, and market data to guide senior leadership decisions.
  • Forecasted key financial and operational indicators, including sales, cash flow, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
  • Analyzed macroeconomic and industry trends affecting business performance, including ocean freight rates, transportation costs, exchange rates, and customer demand.
  • Managed financial and operational data workflows using tools such as QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Python, and R to support reporting and analytics.
  • Collaborated with CPAs, legal counsel, and immigration firms on financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and cross-border business operations.
  • Supported international trade and tax compliance efforts, including U.S. and Mexico tax frameworks, IMMEX programs, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.

May 2017 – June 2020

Graduate Student Research Assistant
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • Completed a dual Ph.D. program integrating advanced training in economics and higher education policy, including rigorous coursework and original research.
  • Conducted research on the causal effects of high school mathematics coursework on college enrollment, persistence, and labor market outcomes.
  • Applied advanced econometric methods, including Instrumental Variables (IV), Two-Sample Instrumental Variables (TSIV), Marginal Treatment Effects (MTE), Difference-in-Differences (DiD), and Regression Discontinuity (RD).
  • Developed expertise in causal inference, policy evaluation, and the analysis of large-scale administrative and nationally representative datasets.

September 2009 – May 2017

Certificates

MIT – MicroMasters Program in Statistics and Data Science (edX)
Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning (2025)

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IBM – Coursera
Python for Data Science, AI & Development (2025)

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Johns Hopkins University – Coursera
Introduction to the Tidyverse (2021)

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Johns Hopkins University – Coursera
Getting and Cleaning Data (2020)

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Johns Hopkins University – Coursera
Introduction to Financial Accounting (2020)

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Johns Hopkins University – Coursera
R Programming (2019)

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Research

Supply Chain and Trade Policy

Sosa, A. (2026). The Impact of Section 301 Tariffs on U.S. Vehicle Production and Sales: Evidence from HS6-Level Exposure and Dynamic Difference-in-Differences. Working Paper. Download Paper (PDF) | SSRN Link

Sosa, A. (2026). The 2025–2026 Tariff Expansions and the U.S. Vehicle Supply Chain (Policy Documentation and Data Infrastructure). Working Paper. Download Paper (PDF) | SSRN Link

Sosa, A. (2022). Study of the Causal Effect of COVID-19 on Ocean Container Prices: Evidence from Port Shutdowns in China. Working Paper.

Education and Labor Economics

Sosa, A. (2022). The Use of Matching Techniques to Estimate the Impact of Bachelor’s Degree Attainment on Income: Evidence from the American Community Survey 2020 (ACS 2020). Working Paper.

Sosa, A. (2018). The Impact of High School Mathematics Credits on Earnings: Evidence from Shocks to Teachers’ Labor Supply. PhD Dissertation. Download Paper (PDF)

Sosa, A. (2018). Estimating Marginal Treatment Effects (MTE) of High School Mathematics Credits on Income. PhD Dissertation. Download Paper (PDF)

Sosa, A. (2017). Financial Incentives for Teachers in STEM Fields: A National Data Set. PhD Dissertation. Download Paper (PDF)

Sosa, A. (2015). The Effects of Mathematics Course Taking During High School on Education and Labor Market Outcomes: A Two-Sample Instrumental Variables (TSIV) Approach. In preparation. Download Paper (PDF)

Bahr, P. R., Dynarski, S., Jacob, B., Kreisman, D., Sosa, A., & Wiederspan, M. (2015). Labor Market Returns to Community College Awards: Evidence from Michigan. New York, NY: Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment, Teachers College, Columbia University. http://capseecenter.org/labor-market-returns-michigan/ Download Paper (PDF)

McCall, B., & Sosa, A. (2014). The Impact of Mathematics Course Taking During High School on the Distributions of College Access and Choice: An Application of the DFL Method. In preparation. Download Paper (PDF)

Technical Skills

Programming and Statistical Analysis: * R, Stata, Python

Data Visualization and Business Intelligence: * Tableau (interactive dashboards, KPI tracking, and executive reporting)

Business Systems and Data Platforms: * Salesforce, Banner, Qvinci, Fathom (financial and operational data integration)

Accounting and Financial Systems: * QuickBooks Online (QBO), Intuit Enterprise Suite (financial reporting and analysis)

Productivity and Data Management:
* Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word) * Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Research Interests

  • International trade policy and tariff analysis
  • Supply chains and global production networks
  • Industrial organization and manufacturing dynamics
  • Applied econometrics and causal inference
  • Data science and machine learning for economic policy
  • Labor economics and workforce outcomes
  • Economics of education and human capital development