Dr Fernando Pinto Hernández

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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.

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Jan 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Occupational Exposure to Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Structural Perspective on Labour Market Transformation

This article argues that generative AI will transform jobs by reshaping tasks rather than eliminating occupations. Using a task-based ILO framework, it shows clerical jobs face the highest exposure, professionals moderate exposure, and manual or service roles much lower risk. The main impact is gradual job transformation, calling for targeted reskilling and adaptive labour policies.

Dec 3, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Europe’s Productivity Divide: Tax Competitiveness as a Structural Determinant of Economic Performance

Europe’s productivity gap is tied to differences in tax competitiveness. A quadrant analysis shows four country groups, revealing how tax structures shape investment, innovation, and growth. Nations with weak productivity and low tax competitiveness face structural stagnation, while those aligning efficient taxes with pro-productivity reforms are better positioned for long-term economic performance.

Nov 18, 2025 ∙ 4 min

The Hidden Inflation Tax: How Non-Indexation of Income Tax Generates a Silent Fiscal Expansion

Spain’s failure to index income tax brackets during 2022–2024 turned inflation into a hidden tax, pushing taxpayers into higher brackets and generating about €24B in extra revenue. This “fiscal drag” raises tax burdens without formal reform, reducing real disposable income and transparency. Indexation is essential to maintain fairness and prevent inflation from becoming an unintended tax increase.