David Castells-Quintana
Welcome to my page!
I am PhD in Economics by the Universidad de Barcelona (UB). I am currently Associate Professor (Professor Agregat Serra Hunter) at the Department of Applied Economics of the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), and Adjunct Lecturer at the Study Abroad Program of the Fundació UAB. I am also affiliated to the AQR-IREA Research Group at the UB, and member of the Spanish Network on Development Studies (REEDES). I also act as consultant for several international institutions.
My research focuses on Economic Growth and Development, Inequality, Economic Geography and Urban Economics.
Take a look at my new book (out September 2021)!
La Esquiva Búsqueda de la Prosperidad: Una Breve Historia del Pensamiento Económico (comprar en español)
Our Elusive Quest for Prosperity: A Brief History of Economic Thought
Little "Manifesto":
What worries me is:
Climate change, poverty, inequality, human and animal suffering.
What I defend:
A “de-carbonization” of our society; A modern state that takes advantage of the best of markets and public action.; Equality before the law, health and universal education; Science; Respect for all forms of life.
What does not interest me:
Bracelets and flags on balconies (whatever they are); Outdated nationalisms and regionalisms; Xenophobia and selfishness; Hates.