Jesús Fernández Villaverde
Jesús Fernández Villaverde is a prominent economist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, known for his research on economic policy and migration. His recent conference in Madrid sparked discussions about the long-term impacts of immigration on welfare states, specifically arguing that attracting unqualified migrants may not be sustainable for the economy. His insights challenge traditional views on immigration in Spain, prompting a reevaluation of the relationship between migration policy and the economic stability of younger generations.
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As research from economist Jesús Fernández-Villaverde and his co-authors points out, Japan’s multidecade lacklustre performance on a GDP-per-capita basis can almost entirely be explained by the decline in the working-age share of the population.
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Jesús Fernández Villaverde explains the negative consequences of the proposed Catalan quota.
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Spain· 2025-08-08
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the most prestigious Spanish economists.
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Jesús Fernández Villaverde discusses the injustices of the Basque quota and the consequences of extending that privilege.
Contra el cupo catalán | OpiniónSpain· 2025-07-17
Jesús Fernández Villaverde is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who suggested that attracting unqualified migration may not be sustainable for the welfare state.
Nuestros jóvenes ‘contrarios’ a la inmigración: no es todo xenofobia | OpiniónSpain· 2025-02-14
