Raquel Espino

Raquel Espino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Economic Analysis at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). She is a member of the GIR TIDES (Tourism and Transport Research Group) and the Institute for Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development. Dr. Espino previously served as Vicepresident of Quality and Educational Innovation at ULPGC from 2007 to 2012.

Dr. Espino's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Málaga
• Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Visiting research scholar at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
• Visiting research scholar at the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Dr. Espino specializes in Transport Demand Analysis, with particular expertise in Discrete Choice Analysis, Stated Preference methods, and Estimation with mixed data. Her research bridges theoretical economic models with practical transportation policy applications, especially in island contexts like the Canary Islands. She has made significant contributions to understanding modal choice behavior, willingness to pay for transportation improvements, and competition between different transport modes.

Analysis of Dr. Espino's publication record reveals a strong focus on transportation economics with emphasis on discrete choice modeling methodologies. Her research spans both theoretical advancements in econometric techniques and practical applications to real-world transportation problems, particularly in island contexts. Key themes include high-speed rail competition, inter-island transport, suburban travel demand, and the valuation of travel time savings.

Dr. Espino maintains recognition through various research identifiers:

• ORCID: 0000-0002-4138-5846
• Scopus ID: 12808351700
• ResearcherID: D-1082-2011
• Dialnet ID: 1054630

As a dedicated academic, Dr. Espino has contributed significantly to transportation policy discussions through her work with the GIR TIDES research group. Her research continues to inform transportation planning and sustainable development initiatives in the Canary Islands region and beyond.