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Pep Ruiz

BBVA Research

Principal Economist

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•Degree in Economics, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

•Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister (1995)

•Associate Professor, Universidad Carlos III (1996)

•General Director of the Public Rental Agency (SPA) (2005-2007)

•Real Estate Analysis Director at Analistas Financieros Internacionales (2007-2009)

•At BBVA since 1997

Latest publications

Spain | Advance of the Regional GDP of 2024

30 September 2025

The advance of the regional GDP of 2024 published today by the INE is in line with the estimates of BBVA Research, which expected the growth to be led by Murcia and the island regions.

Spain | 2025 Regional Economic Yearbook of Catalonia

23 September 2025

With 31 editions published, the BBVA Regional Economic Yearbook is the most detailed report on the economy of the Catalan regions and includes o access via a digital portal. Catalonia's GVA increased by 4.0% in 2024 (4.0%), with Girona, the Pla de Lleida region, and the Comarques de Muntanya regions standing out.

Spain | Long series of GVA and regional employment by sector, 1955-2023

1 July 2025

This Working Paper briefly describes the latest update made to the sectoral module of the RegData FEDEA-BBVA database, 1955-2023.