Ferran Sancho

Ferran Sancho is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Economic History at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), where he has maintained academic appointments since 1976. He is affiliated with the Center for the study of the Organizations and Decisions in Economics (CODE), focusing on institutional design and economic applications. His international experience includes visiting positions at UC Berkeley and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1983)
• M.A. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1981)
• Degree in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1976)

Research Interests: Professor Sancho's work centers on computable general equilibrium models, input-output analysis, and economic policy design. His recent research explores environmental taxation mechanisms, employment allocation patterns, and European economic integration, with particular emphasis on the Spanish economy. He develops methodological innovations for analyzing price-quantity interactions and assessing policy impacts.

Publication Trends: His 107 publications demonstrate consistent focus on economic modeling applications, with recent work (2024-2025) emphasizing environmental economics, carbon taxation design, labor market analysis, and methodological extensions of input-output modeling. His research shows strong policy orientation with applications to EU funding and climate targets.

Projects and Funding: Professor Sancho has led or participated in 18 research projects, including current work on 'Information, Choice, and Risk in Complex Environments' (2024-2027). His projects have received funding from Spanish ministries, European Regional Development Funds, and other national research organizations.

Laboratory Affiliation: He conducts research through the Center for the study of the Organizations and Decisions in Economics (CODE), which focuses on theoretical and applied institutional economics.