Albert Carreras

Albert Carreras is a Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, specializing in Economic History, Business History, and Quantitative History. His work focuses on Spain's economic development, European integration, and Latin America's economic dynamics. He holds a PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and has authored influential works such as Between Empire and Globalization: An Economic History of Modern Spain (2021) and Turbulències i tribulacions. Els anys de les retallades (2018).

His research spans long-term economic trends in Spain, including the impact of globalization, industrialization failures, and EU integration. He has also contributed to understanding Latin America’s economic history through cliometric analyses. Carreras frequently collaborates with institutions like the UHE Working Paper series and has been cited for his work on energy consumption metrics and comparative economic development.

His recent publications (2021–2024) highlight themes such as regional economic crises in the Mediterranean, Catalonia’s integration into European markets, and historical policy analysis. He actively engages in academic networks, including Google Scholar and UPF’s research portals.