Francesc Prior Sanz

Francesc Prior Sanz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance within the IQS School of Management, part of Universitat Ramon Llull. He holds a PhD in Economics (2006, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), a Masters in Politics of the World Economy (2001, London School of Economics), and a Bachelor in Business Administration (1996, ESADE).

Research Focus:

• Venture capital and private equity
• Microfinance and MSME finance
• Digital financial services and mobile money
• Financial inclusion and retail payments

Recent Publications span environmental economics, financial modeling, and sustainable tourism. His work often bridges finance, sustainability, and educational innovation, with a focus on ESG metrics, branchless banking, and teaching methodologies in quantitative finance.

Collaborative Projects: He contributes to the Sustainability, Economics and Ethics (SEE) research group, exploring intersections of socio-economic ethics, poverty, and environmental sustainability. His work also integrates educational technology into financial modeling curricula.