Ricardo Raineri
Encyclopedia
Ricardo Jorge Raineri Bernain (born July 1, 1970) is an economist
, academic, researcher
, consultant
, and politician
. On February 9, 2010, Chile's current President Sebastián Piñera
nominated him to the Ministry of Energy.
. He went on to major in Business at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
in 1987. In 1988, we con the Presidente de la República scholarship
, with which he completed his Masters of Arts
in 1991 and Ph.D.
in 1993 at the University of Minnesota
. His studies concentrated on industrial organization and regulation, and monetary economy.' He is married and the father of three children.
, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He would later become the dean
of the school between April 1998 and April 2002. He was also managing director and coordinator of economics of the Industrial Engineering Department and Systems between March 1994 and October 1995
He corroborated with Sebastián Piñera working as coordinator in the area of energy of the group Tantauco.'
in January he resingned and Laurence Golborne
took over the charge as minister of energy.
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, academic, researcher
Researcher
A researcher is somebody who performs research, the search for knowledge or in general any systematic investigation to establish facts. Researchers can work in academic, industrial, government, or private institutions.-Examples of research institutions:...
, consultant
Consultant
A consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in a particular area such as management, accountancy, the environment, entertainment, technology, law , human resources, marketing, emergency management, food production, medicine, finance, life management, economics, public...
, and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. On February 9, 2010, Chile's current President Sebastián Piñera
Sebastián Piñera
Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique is a Chilean businessman and politician. He was elected President of Chile in January 2010, taking office in March 2010.- Education :...
nominated him to the Ministry of Energy.
Biography
Raineri completed his studies at the Adventist high school in Santiago, ChileSantiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. He went on to major in Business at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is one of the six Catholic Universities existing in the Chilean university system and one of the two Pontifical Universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. It is also one of Chile's oldest universities and...
in 1987. In 1988, we con the Presidente de la República scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
, with which he completed his Masters of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1991 and Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in 1993 at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
. His studies concentrated on industrial organization and regulation, and monetary economy.' He is married and the father of three children.
Career
Upon his return to his country Chile, Raineri began to work as a professor and researcher of the Department of Industrial Engineering and of the School of Engineering Systems at his Alma materAlma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He would later become the dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the school between April 1998 and April 2002. He was also managing director and coordinator of economics of the Industrial Engineering Department and Systems between March 1994 and October 1995
He corroborated with Sebastián Piñera working as coordinator in the area of energy of the group Tantauco.'
Politics
On February 9, 2010, Chile's current President-elect Sebastián Piñera nominated him to the Ministry of Energy. Following the 2011 Magallanes protests2011 Magallanes protests
The 2011 Magallanes protests were a series of protests provoked by the rising of natural gas prices in the Chilean region of Magallanes, in January 2011...
in January he resingned and Laurence Golborne
Laurence Golborne
Laurence Nelson Golborne Riveros is a Chilean engineer and entrepreneur. He is the current Mining Minister and Energy Minister in the administration of President Sebastián Piñera.- Family and education :...
took over the charge as minister of energy.