Department of Applied Economics

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    Edifici B

    08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès)

    Spain

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

The Department of Applied Economics (henceforth DAE) is the entity in charge of the organisation and coordination of the applied economics cursus. Research development in the area of applied economics is also part of its task. The DAE-UAB comprises the Faculty and researchers, fellows, research collaborators, doctoral (PhD) students, and administrative staff and assigned tasks. And should the situation indicate so, by other members of the university community and within the clauses of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona statutes.

Directed by:

Javier Asensio

Research lines

  • Research lines:
  • Regional, urban and rural economics
  • Economics of natural resources and the environment
  • Public economics
  • Economics of poverty and inequality
  • Labour economics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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