### MendozaTola Fernando
**Personal Information**
- Born: Wed Oct 20 1915 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Birthplace: Lima, Peru
**Professional Summary**
- Currently holds various positions as a public figure in Peru
- Renowned for his contributions to the fields of economics, politics, and education
- Actively involved in public debates and policy discussions
**Education**
- Holds a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Master's degree in public administration from Harvard University
- Bachelor's degree in economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
**Social Media**
- Twitter: @MendozaTola
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mendozatolafernando
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/mendozatolafernando
**Selected Publications**
- "Economic Growth and Inequality in Latin America" (2018)
- "Fiscal Policy in Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis" (2016)
- "The Political Economy of Education in Peru" (2014)
**Professional Experience**
- Minister of Education, Peru (2011-2015)
- Director of the National Economic Council, Peru (2006-2011)
- Professor of Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (1990-present)
- Consultant to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund
**Awards and Recognition**
- Doctor Honoris Causa from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
- National Prize in Economics from the Peruvian Economic Association
- Order of the Sun in the rank of Grand Cross
**Other Information**
- Member of the Peruvian Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Regular guest speaker at international conferences and seminars
- Fluent in Spanish, English, and French