Jorge García Arias

Jorge García Arias is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of León (Spain) and Research Associate at SOAS, University of London. He holds a degree in Economics (with Extraordinary Award) and a PhD in European Economics (with Extraordinary Award and Economic and Social Council of Spain Award). His extensive affiliations include research stays at five European institutions and ongoing roles in academic committees.

Research Focus

His work centers on Critical Development Studies, International Political Economy, and Critical Political Economy, with geographical specialization in Latin America, the EU, and ASEAN. His research critiques global economic systems and development paradigms.

Publications Overview

With over 30 publications, his recent articles (2013-2019) focus on systemic analyses of international finance, financialization impacts in developing economies, and neoliberal development frameworks. Common themes include institutional reform, global governance gaps, and crisis responses.

Awards and Honors

• Extraordinary Award for Economics Degree
• Extraordinary Award for PhD in European Economics
• Economic and Social Council of Spain Award

Professional Activities

• UN Conference on Financing for Development advisor (2015)
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions evaluator
• Editorial Board: Journal of World Economy and Journal of Critical Economics
• Academic Committee for Inter-University Master's in International Cooperation