Economy
The objective of this research unit is to disseminate the analysis and knowledge of the investigations carried out in different movements of the economy, which encompasses different thematic areas: Public economy; Markets, regulation and competition; OFEI; Sector studies; Energy and environment; Health economics and policies; Macroeconomics and International Trade and Economy.
Highlighted
Evento
Evaluación de las dinámicas de tiempo y coste en el transporte metropolitano en España
Fecha:
March 2026
Artículo
Reforming Spain’s regional financing regime
Fecha:
March 2026
The Ministry of Finance’s 2026 proposal seeks to overhaul the
common financing regime, reduce disparities, and expand
regional resources. But its fiscal cost and asymmetric effects
on regional revenues complicate both budget sustainability and
political viability.
Artículo
Effects of the introduction of a tourist tax
Fecha:
March 2026
Tourist taxes are often criticised for undermining the
competitiveness of destinations. However, in locations
experiencing overtourism, a well-designed tax can help ease
congestion, improve the quality of the visitor experience, and
support a gradual shift towards higher-value tourism.
Artículo
The limitations of European rearmament
Fecha:
March 2026
Europe has the economic scale and industrial capacity to
build credible military capabilities. Yet, national procurement
practices and fragmented industrial strategies continue to slow
progress and leave critical capability gaps unaddressed.