Marta Santamaria

Marta Santamaria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick. She holds additional affiliations as a Research affiliate in the International Trade and Regional Economics Programme at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and as a Research Associate at the Competitive Advantage of Nations Research Centre (CAGE).

She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University in 2019.

Her research spans international trade, regional economics, and public economics. Key interests include the analysis of trade flows within Europe, the economic impact of borders, infrastructure development, and government procurement efficiency. Her methodological approach is primarily empirical, drawing on historical and contemporary data to assess policy implications.

Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on trade and regional economic issues. Notably, she has published on European regional trade patterns, the long-term effects of infrastructure changes following the division of Germany, and government home bias in procurement across different levels of government. These contributions highlight her expertise in applying economic theory to real-world policy challenges.

Information regarding her student advising, grant funding, and laboratory or team leadership is not provided in the available sources.