Ramon Xifré

Ramon Xifré is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at IQS School of Management, Ramon Llull University. Previously, he served as Full Professor and Research Director at ESCI-UPF (2004-2024; 2015-2023) and advised the Spanish Government's Economic Office (2009-2011).

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Economics (European Doctorate), Carlos III University of Madrid (2005)
• Marie Curie Research Fellowship, University of Munich (2002-2003)
• Master's in Economics and Philosophy, London School of Economics (1998)
• Bachelor's in Economics, Pompeu Fabra University (1997)

Xifré's research centers on business competitiveness determinants—innovation, internationalization, and regulation—alongside economic policy and sustainability management. His work addresses socio-economic challenges including poverty, inequality, and social exclusion, with regional focus on Spain and Portugal. As leader of the SEE research group, he integrates ethics into sustainability and economic analysis.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate intensified focus on Spain's knowledge economy, gender-responsive fiscal policy, and environmental impact metrics in tourism. His work increasingly bridges EU policy frameworks like NGEU with practical sustainability tools, reflecting growing emphasis on environmental governance in economic analysis.

Key recognitions:

• European Doctorate (Doctor Europeus)
• Marie Curie Research Fellowship

As Research Director at ESCI-UPF (2015-2023) and principal investigator of the AGAUR-funded SEE project (2022-2025), Xifré has secured competitive grants for interdisciplinary sustainability research. His leadership in the SEE group involves mentoring researchers across economics, ethics, and environmental science, though specific student advisees aren't documented in the source material.

He directs the SEE (Sustainability, Economics, and Ethics) research group, which examines intersections of socio-economic policy, ethical business practices, and environmental sustainability through frameworks addressing poverty, inequality, and social exclusion.