In recent days, the temporary suspension of the eviction of an 82-year-old woman in Madrid has attracted considerable media attention. As an economist, I believe cases like this deserve careful analysis based on the facts, rather than solely on the emotions they inevitably provoke.
Continue readingEconomic Freedom, LGBTI Rights, and the Price of Pride
One week from today, I will be in Amsterdam to take part in The Price of Pride: Economic Freedom & Digital Rights, an event organized by the European Liberal Forum in cooperation with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe and Rainbow Platform, on the fringes of EuroPride and WorldPride Amsterdam. The event will bring together researchers, activists, policymakers, and content creators to discuss a question that is often fragmented across different academic and political debates: how do economic freedom, digital rights, personal liberty, and human dignity interact in the lives of LGBTI people?
Continue readingFrom the European Parliament to the Mediterranean: Rethinking Spain’s Role in Europe’s Energy Architecture
On June 30, I had the opportunity to present at the European Parliament as part of the project Independent Voltage: European Grid Resilience, Energy Sovereignty and EU Compatibility Standards, led by the European Liberal Forum. My contribution examined Spain’s position within the European electricity system and, more specifically, the combination of infrastructure, regulatory compatibility, investment incentives, and market reform that will be necessary if Spain is to contribute more effectively to European energy security without sacrificing economic competitiveness.
Continue readingBecoming a Better Teacher: What My Students Taught Me This Semester
Recently, I was delighted to learn that I received 5.0/5.0 in the International Trade course for the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and 4.9/5.0 in Macroeconomics for the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, according to students’ surveys at Universidad Europea. Together with my other courses, my average student evaluation for the second semester was 4.7/5.0.
Continue readingMy American Dream: Why the United States Still Matters to Me 250 Years After Independence
Today, July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrates 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. For me, this anniversary is more than an important date in American history. It is also deeply personal.
Continue readingWhat My Students Have Taught Me: Reflections from the 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 20 and 21, I had the privilege of attending two very special graduation ceremonies at Universidad Europea: the graduation of our Bachelor’s students in Business Administration and that of the 2025–2026 cohort of the Master’s Degree in International Trade and Economic Relations (MUCREI), which I direct.
Continue readingWhy Political Economists Need Real-World Experience: Beyond the Ivory Tower
One of the most persistent problems in modern political economy is the growing separation between academic knowledge and practical experience. Universities produce increasing numbers of specialists who are highly trained in theory, statistical techniques, and academic writing. Yet many have limited exposure to entrepreneurship, finance, business decision-making, public policy implementation, or the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens.
Continue readingRemembering June Fourth: Historical Memory, Liberty, and the Resilience of the Chinese People
Every year, as June approaches, the world is reminded of one of the most significant events in modern Chinese history: the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and the tragedy that unfolded on June 4. More than three decades later, the Chinese Communist Party continues to censor discussion of the event inside Mainland China. References to June Fourth remain heavily restricted, and younger generations often grow up with little knowledge of what occurred.
Continue readingReflections from the 10th Austrian Economics Meeting Europe in Angers
From May 28 to May 30, I had the privilege of participating in the 10th Austrian Economics Meeting Europe, held in the historic city of Angers, France. Events like this remind me why academic exchange remains one of the most important elements of intellectual development.
Continue readingHow Long Should It Take to Start a Business? Economic Freedom, Bureaucracy, and the Jobs Spain Never Sees
How long should a citizen have to wait before being allowed to create a firm? The question sounds administrative, but it is fundamentally economic and political. A new firm is not merely a registration in a government database. It can become a workplace, a source of income for a family, a competitor that forces established firms to improve, or the first opportunity for someone who has been unemployed to enter the labor market. When the state makes entry unnecessarily slow, expensive, or uncertain, the cost is therefore borne not only by the entrepreneur standing at the administrative counter. It is also borne by people whose jobs, wages, products, and opportunities may never come into existence.
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