Walter Garcia-Fontes

Walter Garcia-Fontes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the School of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and is an active researcher in applied economics. His academic affiliations are exclusively with UPF, where he contributes to teaching and research in industrial organization, labor, and education economics.

Research Interests: His primary research focuses on Applied Industrial Economics, particularly innovation and technological change. He also investigates Labor Economics and has recently expanded into the Economics of Education, analyzing educational system performance. His methodological expertise includes Applied Econometrics, which he applies to regional and labor market studies.

Publication Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on empirical economic analysis using regional and experimental data. Topics include human capital externalities, internal migration, and strategic decision-making in markets. The work spans applied microeconomics with strong policy relevance in education, labor, and regional development.

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Advising and Grants: There is no publicly listed information regarding student advising or research grants in the provided content. He may supervise graduate students, but no names are disclosed.

Labs and Research Teams: No specific research labs, centers, or collaborative teams are mentioned in the available material. His work appears to be conducted within the Department of Economics at UPF, possibly in collaboration with co-authors such as M. Hidalgo, D. Devillanova, and A. Cabrales.