Dr Fernando Pinto Hernández

Dr Fernando Pinto Hernández, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Economics at Rey Juan Carlos University (Spain), where he coordinates the Undergraduate Program in Economics and leads several applied research projects on public policy evaluation, housing markets, and fiscal systems.

His research focuses on the intersection between energy productivity, taxation, health and welfare economics, with a particular emphasis on the dynamics of income distribution, poverty, and housing affordability in Europe. His current work explores the fiscal and social implications of tax-benefit systems, the effects of labour market reforms on household welfare, and the links between energy transition and total factor productivity.

Fernando has published in several peer-reviewed international journals, including Energy Policy, Social Indicators Research, Studies in Higher Education, International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, and Journal of Tax Reform. He has also participated in research projects funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.