Josep M. Delgado Ribas

Josep M. Delgado Ribas is a University Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), heading the Academic Unit of Humanities and directing the Department of Humanities. He is affiliated with the Jaume Vicens Vives University Institute of History and coordinates the UPF-CSIC Unit for Studies on Asia and the Pacific. His scholarly work spans the Catalan economy of the 18th century, the Spanish colonial empire, and the 19th–20th century history of the Philippines.

• Doctorate in Modern History (1981), University of Barcelona
• Degree in History (1977), University of Barcelona
• Degree in Law (1976), University of Barcelona

His research examines institutional shifts in Spanish colonial systems, Bourbon reforms, and economic structures in Catalonia and the Philippines. He has led seven ministerial projects since 1991, focusing on fiscal policies, free trade, and the social implications of colonialism. His publications include books and chapters on imperial dynamics, slavery, and postcolonial transitions, often co-edited with peers like M.D. Elizalde.

The 15 most recent articles highlight recurring themes: Bourbon-era economic institutions, colonial trade, and Philippine history. A 2015 medical article on hepatopulmonary syndrome appears as an outlier, suggesting interdisciplinary engagement. His work integrates historical analysis with economic theory to assess colonial collapse and institutional resilience.