Pau Insa Sanchez

Pau Insa Sanchez is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Economics at the Universitat de València, specializing in Economic History and Institutions. The research is conducted within the Department of Economic Analysis and the EHVALENCIA research group, which investigates long-term economic development from a historical perspective.

Research Interests: Pau's academic focus lies in the historical analysis of economic institutions and their impact on social development, particularly in the context of education. Key areas include the evolution of secondary education in Spain during the late 19th century, barriers to educational expansion, and the interplay between institutional frameworks and economic outcomes. The research adopts a quantitative historical approach, grounded in archival data and economic theory.

The academic trajectory is anchored in a doctoral thesis completed in 2023 titled The obstacles to the development of Secondary Education in Spain, 1857-1900, supervised by Dr. Alfonso María Díez Minguela and Dr. Daniel A. Tirado Fabregat. Although no publications are currently listed, the research contributes to the broader field of European economic history and institutional development.

Scientific Affiliations:

• Research Group: EHVALENCIA – Economic Development in Historical Perspective
• Area: Economic History and Institutions

Advising and Grants: There is no information available regarding student supervision or grant funding at this time.

Labs and Teams: Pau is actively involved in the EHVALENCIA research group, contributing to collective projects on historical economic development, with a regional focus on Valencia and national focus on Spain.