Xavier Sala-i-Martin

Xavier Sala-i-Martin serves as a Visiting Professor at Columbia University, contributing to economics education and research. His academic profile reflects decades of influential work in global economic analysis.

His research expertise spans:

• Economic Growth
• Development Economics
• Macroeconomic Policy
• Income Distribution Dynamics

He pioneered empirical methodologies for cross-country growth convergence studies, significantly shaping modern development economics through rigorous data-driven frameworks that analyze institutional impacts on prosperity.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Econometric Society (1999)
• Bernácer Prize for outstanding European economists under 40 (1998)

Professor Sala-i-Martin has mentored generations of economists through doctoral supervision and collaborative research initiatives, with funding from major institutions like the National Science Foundation. His policy-relevant work on fiscal sustainability and regional development continues to inform international economic discourse.

At Columbia, he actively participates in the Department of Economics' research ecosystem, engaging with centers focused on global economic policy and sustainable development.