Albert Banal-Estanol

Professor Albert Banal-Estanol is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD in Economics from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (2003) and an MSc in Mathematics from the same institution (1998). Before joining City University London in 2005 as a Lecturer in Economics, he served as Assistant Professor at the University of Western Ontario.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics (2003), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
• MSc in Mathematics (1998), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Professor Banal-Estanol's research focuses on Corporate Finance, Industrial Organisation, and Economics of Organisations, with particular expertise in Competition and Regulation and the analysis of Mergers and Acquisitions. His work bridges theoretical economic models with empirical analysis across energy markets, research funding systems, and corporate finance. His recent publications demonstrate sophisticated methodological approaches to understanding market integration, common ownership effects, and innovation ecosystems.

A review of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory of high-impact interdisciplinary research. His work spans international trade sanctions, research funding evaluation mechanisms, venture capital dynamics in startup ecosystems, strategic alliance formation, R&D spillovers, and energy market structures. This breadth demonstrates his ability to apply economic theory to diverse real-world contexts while maintaining methodological rigor.

His scholarly contributions have appeared in leading journals including Research Policy, Management Science, The Energy Journal, and Journal of Corporate Finance, reflecting recognition from multiple academic communities. His collaborations with researchers across Europe and North America highlight the international scope of his work.

Professor Banal-Estanol has taught courses in Corporate Finance, Microeconomics, Game Theory, Industrial Organisation, and Quantitative Methods, contributing to the development of economics students at City St George's. His research collaborations span numerous international institutions, reflecting the global reach of his scholarly work and the relevance of his research questions to multiple economic contexts.