RAFAEL CHAVES AVILA

RAFAEL CHAVES AVILA is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the Universitat de València's Faculty of Economics. He leads the CONCORDIA research unit at the Institute for Social Economy, Cooperatives, and Entrepreneurship (IUDESCOOP), focusing on social economy ecosystems, cooperative policy design, and territorial development.

• PhD in Economics (Universitat de València, 1995)

His research explores the intersection of social economy with public policies, corporate sustainability, and statistical frameworks. The 2025 publications highlight his work on AI's economic impact and policy integration strategies, while 2024 contributions emphasize institutionalization processes and statistical labor analysis.

His advocacy for social economy ecosystems spans three decades, documented through 20+ publications on cooperative governance, policy evaluation, and resilience strategies. Key subfields include income inequality, social innovation metrics, and regional development frameworks.