Jose Ignacio Garcia Perez

Jose Ignacio Garcia Perez is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. His research focuses on Labor Economics, Public Sector Wage Gaps, and Labor Market Reforms.

• Education: PhD in Economics from Complutense University of Madrid (1999), thesis supervised by Dr. Samuel Bentolila.
• Research Groups: Leads the WELL-BEING ECONOMY group, addressing topics in Health, Education, Labor Market, and Environment.
• Collaborations: Involved in European projects like RESISOR (Regional Single Social Record), focusing on Social Services Interoperability in Andalucía.
• Key Contributions: Analyzed Short-Time Work Schemes, Unemployment Insurance, and Pension Reforms in dual labor markets, particularly in Spain.
• Policy Focus: Evaluated the effectiveness of Remedial Education Programs (e.g., Programme for School Guidance in Spain), Fixed-Term Contracts, and Temporary Employment impacts on long-term career paths.