Dr. Joan Roses

Biography

Joan Roses is a professor specializing in Economic History at the London School of Economics. He focuses on the study of Modern Contemporary Europe, with particular research interests in historical economic geography, long-term economic growth, well-being, and policy issues. Roses has co-authored important works including "The Great Influenza Pandemic" (2022) and contributed to edited collections like "Economic Development of Europe's Regions" (2018). His research has been widely published in top international journals, covering topics such as Spanish industrialization, factors influencing regional economic disparities, and the impacts of historical events, including the Civil War. Roses has collaborated with various co-authors on multiple projects that investigate economic trends in Spain, and his extensive work has significantly focused on productivity, human capital, and the effects of institutional reforms on economic development. In addition, he has developed databases tracking economic factors across Spanish provinces over the last century, aiding in the understanding of regional disparities and growth in Spain. As a professor, he teaches courses on Historical Economic Geography, focusing on the dynamics of cities, markets, and regions during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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