Andres Rodriguez-Pose

Andrés Rodríguez-Pose is the Princesa de Asturias Chair and a Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics (LSE). He directs the Cañada Blanch Centre and previously led the Department of Geography and Environment. He chairs the EU’s High-Level Group on Cohesion Policy, shaping post-2027 EU policies. His research focuses on regional inequality, institutions, populism, and development strategies. He advises international organizations and governments, with over 200 cited works, including the Stanford ranking’s top urban/regional scientist (2021). Awards include the ERSA Prize (2018) and honorary doctorates from Utrecht and Jönköping universities.

Education & Positions:

• Princesa de Asturias Chair, LSE
• Visiting Professor, University of Stavanger
• Former Head, LSE Geography & Environment

Research Interests:

• Regional growth and inequality
• Fiscal decentralization
• Institutional quality and governance
• Populism and social discontent
• Innovation policy and migration

Key Contributions:

• Co-authored Local and Regional Development (2016)
• Advises EU Cohesion Policy reform
• Edits Economic Geography and serves on 41 journal boards

Awards & Honors:

• 2018 ERSA Prize
• 2019 Honorary Doctorates
• ERC Advanced Grant (2011-2016)
• Royal Society-Wolfson Award (2001-2007)