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Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The #EU’s dream of #convergence faces a structural nightmare. As @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social, @anpanori.bsky.social & López-Tamayo show, while the Nordics pivot gracefully into the future, Southern & Eastern hinterlands risk becoming the casualties of the twin #transition. doi.org/10.1007/s001...

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Policy Impact 📣 To avoid a "geography of discontent," Europe needs a balanced approach. We must support both digital and green infrastructure in lagging regions to ensure equitable growth.Developed via the @mobitwinproject.bsky.social project (Horizon Europe) 🇪🇺#RegionalScience

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

New Mobility Drivers 🧳 While jobs still drive permanent moves, we found that digital assets are now a primary magnet for student flows. Green factors, though slower to evolve, are becoming key for temporary and amenity-based stays.

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Urban-Rural Gap 🏙️🚜 The data shows that urban areas are leading the charge, widening the gap with rural regions, especially in traditional economic factors. Northern and Western Europe currently dominate the rankings.

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We developed the Regional Attractiveness Index (RAI). It goes beyond GDP to include: 💻 Digital Assets: Broadband, ICT skills, and tech employment. 🟢 Green Readiness: Circular economy jobs, GHG emissions, and energy transition exposure.

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🧵 New Paper: The "Twin Transition" & Regional Attractiveness 🇪🇺 ow is the green and digital revolution changing where people choose to live and work in Europe? Our new paper in The Annals of Regional Science (2026) explores regional readiness across the EU.Read it here: rdcu.be/fbHUf 📖

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🧵 New Paper: The "Twin Transition" & Regional Attractiveness 🇪🇺 How is the green and digital revolution changing where people choose to live and work in Europe? Our new paper in The Annals of Regional Science (2026) explores regional readiness across the EU. Read it here: rdcu.be/fbHUf 📖

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Aprovecho este post para agradecer a la Consejería de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Castilla-La Mancha por su implicación y generosidad. ‪‪@dsostenibleclm.bsky.social‬

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🎓Today, Racquel Claveria defended her #PhD #thesis "Essays on Agglomeration and Innovation in the Developing World". (Advisor: Rosina Moreno). Congratulations! 🎉

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

👏🏽And thanks to Mercedes Teruel (@urv.cat), @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social (@ub.edu) and Damián Tojeiro (@uab.cat) for serving in the Thesis Defence Committee!

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Just out, an amazing work with Sebastian Ritter. As it is still a WP, comments are welcomed!

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UB Business School @ubbusiness.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🤔 Are you interested in business research? 🎓 Discover the MSc in Business Research at the @ub.edu, a programme designed to enhance your analytical skills and knowledge generation in the business world.

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🎓Discover the MSc in Economics at the @ub.edu, a 2-year program designed to provide a strong foundation in economic research. 🔹Study at the leading university in Spain. 🔹Benefit from the expertise of top researchers at UB. 🔹Experience Barcelona, a hub of culture and innovation.

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

♀️ This February 11th, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we advocate for real and effective equality, especially in the scientific field.

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

‼️We are thrilled to announce that applications for the MSc in Economics at @ub.edu is officially open! 🌍Join the globally recognized programme in Economics designed for aspiring Researchers, Economists, and Policy Leaders dedicated to understanding and shaping today’s economic challenges.

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

💶 New @eurofound.europa.eu study by @rramosl.bsky.social, @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social & Enrique López-Bazo shows that national #minimumwage hikes are raising pay for low-wage workers without hurting collective bargaining. 📰 shorturl.at/g85pR #EconSky #Economics

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mobi-twin-project @mobi-twin-project.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

New article out! We’re excited to share our latest publication: "Unraveling the nexus: Subjective well-being and left-behind places", now available via ScienceDirect. 🔗 Read the full article: lnkd.in/eiXvW3D8 🔍 More about the project: lnkd.in/eGXDf6a6

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mobi-twin-project @mobi-twin-project.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Hot off the press: the 3rd MOBI-TWIN Newsletter is here! Discover the latest from the #MOBITWIN project, a Horizon Europe initiative driving just and sustainable mobility and labour transitions in the era of green and digital transformation. Dive into the full newsletter mailchi.mp/6f1356331c86...

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🧭 Final takeaway — for policymakers 👇 Infrastructure must be allocated where it delivers the highest economic returns. Our paper shows how to do this systematically, aligning agglomeration, firm behaviour & local needs. Strategic, not scattershot. 📘 Papers in Regional Science

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🎯 Equity vs Efficiency? Why not both? Our framework helps balance spatial equity with economic efficiency in infrastructure planning. Especially relevant for resource-constrained settings. Out now in Papers in Regional Science #Economics #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🇵🇪 Insights from Peru, Lessons for All Infrastructure investments in developing countries often ignore where returns are highest. We offer a new way forward. #DevEcon #SpatialPolicy #Peru

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

📍Where to build? What to fund? Our new paper in Papers in Regional Science lays out a replicable framework: 🏭 Map industrial clusters 📈 Estimate firm location drivers 📊 Build a typology of high-return zones

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🧠💡 A Smarter Way to Invest in Infrastructure? We propose a data-driven methodology to target high-return areas where agglomeration effects boost productivity. Published in Papers in Regional Science 🎓 #EconTwitter #RegionalScience #Infrastructures

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🚨 Just Published in Papers in Regional Science! Can we strategically prioritise infrastructure investment using agglomeration externalities? Yes—we built a 3-step framework, tested with data from 🇵🇪Peru. Co-authored with @pherreracatalan & @corochasco sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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mobi-twin-project @mobi-twin-project.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🙌 Sister Projects Meeting, May 2025 We coordinated our proposal submissions for the #European_Week_of_Regions_and_Cities_2025 with the Synergy. The event will be a chance to: ✔ Share results & best practices ✔ Highlight regional impact ✔ Engage with decision-makers through workshops #mobitwin

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What happens when 5 EU universities come together to tackle global challenges? They build a common R&I agenda driven by: ✅ #SDG3: Good Health ✅ #SDG10: Reduced Inequalities ✅ #SDG13: Climate Action More in our new paper 👇 @charm_eu 🌍💪 #ResearchForSociety

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

💡 Interdisciplinary + International + Inclusive = CHARM-EU 💡 We present a replicable method for building joint #science agendas across universities! 🔁 Bottom-up meets top-down 🌱 Centred on #sustainability 👥 Rooted in researcher collaboration

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We invite the regional science community to explore the contributions in this inaugural collection of outstanding papers by leading scholars. This issue reflects the commitment to excellence and sets the foundation for future contributions that will shape regional science

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

This editorial is coauthored with the associate editors Balazs Lengyel (HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, HU), Sarah Low (Dept Agricultural and Consumer Economics, Univ Illinois, USA) and Raquel Ortega-Argiles (The Productivity Institute, Univ Manchester, UK)

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🤝 Science with purpose! 🌍✨ Global Challenges & Regional Science positions itself to support responsible, impactful research aligned with societal needs and multidisciplinary collaboration. 🏘️⚙️📖

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

📚 New data, new methods, bigger impacts! 📊✨ The first issue of Global Challenges & Regional Science reveals how regional scientists use innovative methods and diverse datasets to face society’s greatest challenges. 🌐🔍🌿

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🔍 How does Regional Science tackle global issues? Our survey shows top research topics: Innovation, Sustainability, Urban-Rural transitions & more! 🌆🌳🚊

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🌍 Grand Challenges are described as ambitious societal issues demanding interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term, cooperative strategies. They connect research with global priorities, and require innovative methods, responsible innovation, and active societal engagement🏙️🤝

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

📢 Proud to announce the 1st Editorial of @ERSA_org 's new journal, Global Challenges & Regional Science! 🌍📚 We focus on solving global issues through regional insights, aligned with the UN’s #SDGs 🏙️📈🌱 Check it out👉https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gcrs.2025.100008 #RegionalScience #GlobalChallenges

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🔷 Study at the leading university in Spain. 🔷 Benefit from the expertise of top researchers at UB. 🔷 Experience Barcelona, a hub of culture and innovation. ➡️ Applications are now open. 💬 Check out our master’s programme and let us answer any questions you have! 🔗:

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Learn about the Master in economics at the Universitat de Barcelona School of Economics: its programme, admission requirements, fees and fundings.

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

‼️ Ready to enhace your expertise in economics? 📊 Discover the MSc in Economics at the Universitat de Barcelona of Barcelona, a 2-year programme designed to provide a strong foundation in economic research.

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This volume of the Italian Journal of Regional Science includes articles from Roberta Capello, Andrés Rodríguez-Pose, Philip McCann, Joaquim Oliveira Martins, Geoffrey J. D. Hewings and Grzegorz Gorzelak. 👉 www.rivisteweb.it/issn/1720-39...

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Rivisteweb: Scienze Regionali: 1, gennaio-aprile 2025

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🔎 A balanced approach is essential: sectoral & horizontal policies must go hand in hand. The EU’s competitiveness must align with social well-being & regional development for long-term success. Read more here 👉https://www.rivisteweb.it/doi/10.14650/116136

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📊 The paper argues that while competitiveness is key, sustainable growth demands inclusive policies. Ignoring regional disparities & social cohesion risks deepening inequalities. We must integrate SDGs 🌱 into the EU’s economic strategy. #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs

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Vicente Royuela @vicenteroyuela.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

My latest article, The Existential Challenge, is now published in Scienze Regionali 🎉. It critically examines Draghi’s Future of European Competitiveness report, highlighting the overlooked social & regional dimensions. 🏙️🌍 #EUpolicy #RegionalScience @aqrirea.bsky.social @ubeconomics.bsky.social

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UB School of Economics @ubeconomics.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

‼️Applications open for the Summer School 2025 "The Political Economy of Immigration – Economics, Attitudes, and Votes: Unpacking Immigration Dynamics" ☀️ 30 June-4 July, 2025 📅 Application deadline: June 15th | Scholarships available until April 30th.

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mobi-twin-project @mobi-twin-project.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Meet our #Consortium Partners! MOBI-TWIN unites a diverse team of academic institutions, research centers, and industry experts committed to understanding and transforming spatial mobility across Europe. #MOBITWIN #Consortium #EU #Mobility #Collaboration

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Consortium | MOBI-TWIN

Consortium| This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement no. 101094402

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mobi-twin-project @mobi-twin-project.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The MOBI-TWIN mission: 1️⃣ Decode Mobility: Uncover evolving patterns and drivers. 2️⃣ Reimagine Regions: Redefine regional appeal with fresh insights. 3️⃣ Model Impact: Analyze effects on society, labor, and welfare. 4️⃣ Ignite Debate: Spark policy dialogues for regional equity. #MOBITWIN #EU #Mobility

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In this section you can get all the information needed about MOBI-TWIN project objectives...

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