Josep Maria Ramon Muñoz

Josep Maria Ramon Muñoz is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Murcia, specializing in Economic History and Institutions. He serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business. He holds a PhD in History from Pompeu Fabra University (2004), with a thesis on irrigation in Catalonia. His research focuses on anthropometric history, agrarian change, and the socio-economic impacts of irrigation and cooperatives. He has contributed to over 30 publications in journals like Historia Agraria and has led or participated in ten competitive research projects.

Education:

• PhD in History, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2004)
• Bachelor's in Geography and History (Contemporary History), University of Lleida (1995)

Research Interests: Dr. Muñoz investigates biological welfare, rural-urban disparities, and the relationship between economic growth and human well-being. His work examines long-term trends in Catalonia, including the impact of irrigation canals (e.g., Urgell Canal) and agricultural cooperatives on socio-economic development. Recent studies emphasize nutritional inequality and the interplay between industrialization and health.

Professional Roles:

• Vice Secretary, Spanish Association of Economic History (2009–2011)
• Editorial Secretary, Historia Agraria (2004–2010)
• Organizer of conferences on economic history, anthropometrics, and health economics

Grants and Projects: Participated in ten competitive projects, often as principal investigator, focusing on agrarian history, biological standards of living, and regional development in Spain and Catalonia.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Histeco 2030 research group (Historia, Economía y Sociedades Inclusivas) and previously part of the Economic History group.