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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 | 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.

Spain | Regional Economic Outlook. June 2025

19 June 2025

Growth remains solid, but in a context of deceleration. In 2025, services exports remain the main growth driver. In 2026, the impact of tariffs and the slowdown in non-resident consumption will lead to a moderation in growth.

Spain | Monitoring the Recovery Plan. 2021–2024

8 May 2025

The execution of grants and public tenders under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan has reached 58% of the planned investments, equivalent to 2.9% of GDP. It is estimated that over 1,100,000 beneficiaries—mainly SMEs and individuals—have already received support.