Miguel Angel Malo Ocaña

Miguel Angel Malo Ocaña is a Professor at the University of Salamanca, Spain, affiliated with the Department of Economics and Economic History within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He is also associated with the University Institute for Studies of Science and Technology and leads the Economic Analysis research group. His work focuses extensively on labor economics, particularly the Spanish labor market dynamics, disability employment issues, and economic policy evaluation.

Dr. Malo earned his PhD from the University of Alcalá with a thesis titled "La negociación de los despidos en España una aproximación desde la teoría de juegos" (1996), supervised by Dr. Luis Toharia Cortés. His research spans labor market institutions, unemployment, inequality, gender differences, active labor market policies, and the impact of technical change on employment.

His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary labor market challenges including the Spanish labor market in 2025, disability employment issues, mental health impacts from the pandemic, and the persistence of loneliness. His publications show consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical policy implications, often collaborating with institutions like FUNCAS and contributing to ILO research initiatives. His work frequently examines gender differences and intersectional analyses, particularly regarding disability and labor market outcomes.

Dr. Malo has participated in significant research projects including the VII FOESSA Report on Exclusion and Social Development, where he coordinated the chapter on Work and Skills. His research methodology often involves analyzing large datasets like the EDAD-2020 Survey on Disability and the European Social Survey, with publications appearing in journals like Socio-Economic Review.

He maintains an active research blog where he discusses current labor market developments, publishes policy-relevant analyses, and shares insights from international conferences and collaborations. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly regarding Spanish labor market reforms and European labor market comparisons.