Jordi Vidal-Robert

Jordi Vidal-Robert is a researcher at the School of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia. His work focuses on economic history, political economy, and the intersection of religious institutions with economic development.

His research explores historical phenomena such as the Spanish Inquisition, Catholic censorship during the Counter-Reformation, and political polarization in the Papal States. His publications include studies on the long-term effects of religious persecution, repression, and social conflict, often leveraging historical data to analyze institutional impacts on economic outcomes.

Recent publications like Comparative dimensions of COVID-19 visual health literacy (2024) and The long-run effects of religious persecution (2021) highlight his interdisciplinary approach. He collaborates with scholars such as Sascha O. Becker, Francisco Pino, and Hans-Joachim Voth, though no students or awards are explicitly mentioned in his profile.