Alberto Hidalgo

Alberto Hidalgo is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands. His research focuses on regional and urban economics, particularly the socio-economic impacts of tourism on urban environments. He investigates how tourism-driven phenomena like short-term rentals reshape urban landscapes, displacing local businesses and altering consumption patterns.

Dr. Hidalgo holds a PhD in Economics from IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, a Master's degree in Economics from Aix-Marseille School of Economics, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

His work emphasizes empirical analysis, such as his Job Market Paper analyzing hotel openings in Madrid (2001–2010) using protected buildings data as an instrumental variable. Findings highlight tourism's dual role in stimulating local employment and real estate markets while creating spatial disparities.

Recent studies explore pandemic effects on accommodation pricing and post-COVID resilience strategies in the hotel sector. His research bridges urban policy and tourism economics, offering insights into sustainable urban development.