Welcome to my webpage!
I am a Tenured Scientist at the Institut d’Anàlisi Econòmica of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IAE-CSIC), Associate Research Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics, and Program Director of the Economics of Public Policy Master (BSE). I am also a Research Fellow at IZA and Rockwoll Foundation, and hold a PhD in Economics from the EUI (Florence, 2006).
My research focuses on Labor and Public Economics with a particular emphasis on Gender Economics. I lead various projects on gender in the labor market, and serve on Spain’s Council of Economic Advisers.
About my research
Discover my research through these videos, where I present my main research areas, the impact of my work, and my academic activities. You’ll also find a more accessible version designed to make my research understandable and engaging for a wider audience.
News
Presentation of the Handbook de Economía del Genero
19/09/2026
Round table “L’Economia del Gènere avui: evidència, reptes i polítiques públiques”.
You can watch the full discussion here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqVtEivdF4
Handbook de Economía de Género
11/08/2026
The Handbook de Economía del Género, coordinated by Lídia Farré and Judit Vall, explores how gender norms, institutions, and public policies shape economic inequalities. It covers key areas including labour markets, motherhood, education, care, and gender-based violence, highlighting their implications for the design of more equitable and efficient policies.
Changing Gender Norms across Generations: Evidence from a Paternity Leave Reform
09/06/2026
New version of the BSE working paper where we study how paid paternity leave in Spain shaped gender norms among the next generation, finding more egalitarian attitudes and less gender-stereotypical expectations among exposed children.