Jose Luis Contreras Navarro

Jose Luis Contreras Navarro is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics. His academic profile highlights research supervision and contributions to applied economic studies.

Education: Holds a Doctorate from the Universitat de València, where he completed his thesis titled Dinámica organizativa y flexibilidad productiva en sistemas territoriales de pequeña y mediana empresa: el caso de la industria del calzado de las comarcas del Vinalopó in 1997. His doctoral advisor was Dr. Juan Antonio Tomás Carpi.

Research Interests: His work centers on organizational dynamics in regional economic systems, particularly focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He has conducted in-depth studies on productive flexibility within territorial industries, with a notable case study on the footwear industry in the Vinalopó region. His interests span industrial economics, regional development, and sector-specific economic analysis.

Publications/Awards: No specific articles, awards, or grants are listed in the provided text. His academic contributions are reflected through his doctoral research and supervisory role.