Julio Alvarez is currently the youngest graduate student currently pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Economics at Florida State University, having earned his Bachelor's in Economics and Political Science from FSU at the age of 19, and an AA from Florida International University at the age of 17. He is currently working as a graduate researcher at FSU CEFA .  His previous experience includes working as a research intern in 2015, and focusing on topics such as public pensions and foreign tourism in Florida. He has a deep interest in using economics to resolve public policy issues, and is especially interested in international economics, urban economics, and political economies.