Josep Viñas Xifra

Josep Viñas Xifra serves as Full Professor in the Department of Business at the University of Girona, specializing in Financial Economics and Accounting since 1992. He actively contributes to the Research Group in Accounting and Mathematics for Economics and Business.

His academic credentials include:

• Degree in Economic and Business Sciences from Autonomous University of Barcelona (1991)
• Doctorate in Economic and Business Sciences from University of Girona (2000, cum laude)
• Master's in Regional and Local Finance from University of Barcelona (2011)

Professor Viñas Xifra's research integrates mathematical economics with practical public finance applications, focusing on municipal accounting systems, budgetary stability legislation, and cost-efficiency analysis in local governments. His work bridges theoretical economic modeling with empirical policy evaluation in public administration contexts.

His publication record (2003-2019) reveals consistent investigation into financial management challenges facing Spanish municipalities, particularly examining cost calculation methodologies, outsourcing drivers, and fiscal sustainability impacts of national legislation. These studies predominantly employ quantitative modeling approaches applied to local government financial data.

He maintains active research collaboration through the University of Girona's specialized research group addressing accounting and mathematical applications in economic policy.