Knowledge Sharing Network (KSNET) & Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
Levels of education
ECEC
School education
Higher Education
Geographical scope of expertise
Policy themes
Access to high quality education for all
Funding and governance of education and training
Vulnerable groups in education and training, ensuring inclusion and non-discrimination
Disability/special needs, inclusive education
Early school leaving, participation in education and training
Monitoring for equity and quality in education and training
Innovation and equity in education
Selected publications
Academic Publications:
Costas-Pérez, E., Salinas, P. & Sánchez, M. (2019). “Scholarships and study grants at the university level” La Cuestión Universitaria, Num. 10. Available here.
Salinas, P. & Solé-Ollé, A. (2018). “Partial fiscal decentralization reforms and educational outcomes: a difference-in-differences analysis for Spain”, Journal of Urban Economics 107. DOI: 10.1016/j.jue.2018.08.003
Salinas, P. (2014). “Decentralization, teacher quality and educational attainment evidence from OECD countries”, XXI Encuentro Economía Pública. Available here.
Salinas, P. (2014). “The effect of decentralization on educational outcomes: real autonomy matters!”, IEB Working Paper 2014/25 (Alexandre Pedrós Award 2013). Available here
Non-academic Publications:
Salinas, P. & Taberner, P. (2024). “Evaluation of the intensive measures and supports linked to the 150/2017 Inclusive School decree”. Generalitat de Catalunya (Education Department). Available here.
Salinas, P. & Blanco, C. (2022). “Comparative analysis of the different budgetary frameworks governing the school lunchroom in the 18 jurisdictions, including simulation of universal lunchroom costs”. Educo. Available here.
Salinas, P. & Blanco, C. (2022). “Analysis of policies, programs, services, budgets, and mechanisms addressing child poverty and social exclusion at the local level to provide recommendations for the implementation of the European Child Guarantee”. Fundación Unicef. Available here.
Salinas, P., Vilalta, M. & Laffaire, M. (2022). “Study on the technical services of education in the municipalities of the Barcelona area”. Diputació de Barcelona.
Salinas, P. & Taberner, P. (2021). “Integral evaluation of POEFA implementation”. Generalitat de Catalunya. Available here.
Salinas, P. & Taberner, P. (2020). “COVID-19 Educational Impact and Remedial Measures”. Fundación Save The Children. Available here.