Professor de la Vega teaches econometrics and applied anthropology. His contributions focus on ethical issues, as well as political strategy, European institutions, and democracy in the Middle East.
Professor de la Vega's favorite readings include The Epistles of Paul to Timothy notably the following advice: "As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines"(1 Timothy 1:3-5)