Javier Asensio

Javier Asensio is a Researcher in the Department of Applied Economics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His work focuses on transport economics, environmental policy, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the context of urban and intercity transportation systems. He has contributed to projects like RURALITIC (2025–2028), exploring rural revival strategies, and has analyzed Spain's intercity bus market reforms. His research emphasizes sustainability, competition policies, and the interplay between technological change and environmental regulations.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1999)

Research interests include transport demand dynamics, regulatory design, and the economic impacts of policy interventions. Notable projects include studies on fare systems, infrastructure efficiency, and the economic effects of transport policies. He has advised two doctoral theses on urban transport demand and urban form changes.