Antonio Costa Costa

Antonio Costa Costa is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he serves as Secretary of the Faculty of Tourism. He has held significant administrative roles including Coordinator of Campus Extens Illes at the Faculty of Economics and Business until 2011 and Director General of Budgets and Financing for the Government of the Balearic Islands until June 2015.

His academic credentials include:

• Diploma in Business Administration (1998) from UIB
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics (2000) from UIB
• Master's Degree in Public Finance, Tax System and Procedures (2000) from UIB
• Master's Degree in Regional and Local Finance (2003) from University of Barcelona
• PhD in Economics (2008) from UIB

Professor Costa Costa's research focuses on Public Finance, Tax System, Regional and Local Financing, and the impacts of tourism activity on spending needs and fiscal capacity. His work bridges economic theory with practical applications in public finance, particularly relevant to tourism-dependent regions like the Balearic Islands. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Spanish Tax System, Personal Income Tax, and supervision of Final Degree Projects across Business Administration, Tourism, and Economics programs.

During the 2020-21 academic year, he taught 'Régimen Fiscal' for Business Administration and Tourism degrees, 'Trabajo de Fin de Grado de Economía,' 'Imposición Sobre la Renta Personal' across multiple programs, and 'Trabajo de Fin de Grado de Empresa.' His career demonstrates a strong connection between academic work and public service in regional finance administration.