Professor of Economic Geography, London School of Economics. President-Elect, Regional Science Association International. Holder of a European Research Council advanced grant. Long track record of research in regional growth and disparities, fiscal and political decentralization, regional innovation, and development policies and strategies. Consultant to various organizations, including: several directorates, European Commission; European Investment Bank; World Bank; Cities Alliance; OECD; International Labour Organization; Confederaci+¦n Andina de Fomento.