Professor Solis-Garcia received his PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. He teaches courses in intermediate and quantitative macroeconomics. His research agenda explores the connection between government policy and private sector reactions. Professor Solis-Garcia's professional experience includes positions at the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Finance in Mexico. EDUCATION: BA: ITESM Monterrey, 1997; MA: El Colegio de Mexico, 2001; MA: University of Minnesota, 2010; PhD: University of Minnesota, 2011.