A history of scientific cooperation

The Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) was founded in 2006 by Andreu Mas-Colell as an institution for scientific cooperation between four academic units: two university departments and two research centers with a long tradition of collaboration and a history of leadership in the field of Economics.

The BSE academic units

Together, we are working to make Barcelona a world reference in Economics education and research.

Frontier knowledge for an evolving world

Mission

BSE aims to promote the creation and transmission of frontier knowledge in Economics and related disciplines, by consolidating Barcelona as a world-class center of research, academic education, and professional training with the ultimate goals of informing policy and promoting economic and social wellbeing.

Vision

The world economy is in a state of constant evolution. Classical models are being questioned, and we face problems that require new approaches. In such a situation, and in a society that is urgently seeking solutions, solid economic knowledge and research are crucial. The world requires people with a well-rounded education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, global outlook, and cultural awareness.

Values

BSE’s core values are Rigor, Relevance, Collaboration, Openness, and Belonging.

Leadership

The current chair of the BSE Board of Trustees is Paulina Beato.

BSE’s General Director is Teresa Garcia-Milà. Ada Ferrer-i-Carbonell is the Deputy Director for Academic Programs, and Alberto Martin is the Deputy Director for Research.

Chair of the BSE

Paulina Beato

PhD, University of Minnesota

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Director

Teresa Garcia-Milà

PhD, University of Minnesota

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BSE Scientific Council

This group of more than 30 leading academics, including several Nobel Laureates in Economics, provides strategic guidance and works with BSE to ensure the quality and performance of our academic programs and research activities.

Board of Trustees

BSE’s board includes academic, public, and private institutions as well as distinguished academics who serve as individual members.

Committees

BSE Affiliated Professors as well as international leaders of the Economics profession participate in BSE’s governance and operations.

Faculty and Researchers

Key to BSE’s mission are the talent, enthusiasm, and drive of BSE’s teaching faculty and research community.

“The core of the Barcelona School of Economics is composed of world-class economists who could be in any other center of Economics in the world, but have chosen Catalonia, specifically Barcelona, as their base.”

Robert Solow (1924-2023)
Nobel Laureate and BSE Scientific Council Member