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More than 70 economists form Spanish network to promote shared prosperity
More than 70 progressive economists in Spain have formed a network called Accelerating Shared Prosperity, which is being presented in Madrid.
The network is led by economist Mònica Martínez-Bravo and brings together people working independently of their institutions.
Its goal is to use scientific evidence to improve public policy and the material wellbeing of working people.
The economists say that economic growth does not always benefit everyone equally, and that gains in wealthy countries have increasingly gone to people at the top.
They also point to pressure on middle-class incomes and a growing struggle with affordability.
The network has created a scientific council that includes Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu, Dani Rodrik and Gabriel Zucman.
Ministers Pablo Bustinduy and Carlos Cuerpo are expected to take part in the launch.
More than 70 progressive Spanish economists have formed a network called Accelerating Shared Prosperity.
The network aims to improve public policy tools so economic prosperity is shared more widely.
Economist Mònica Martínez-Bravo led the initiative.
The network is due to be presented in Madrid on Tuesday, with two ministers expected to attend.
Its scientific council includes Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu, Dani Rodrik and Gabriel Zucman.
- Who
- More than 70 progressive Spanish economists, led by Mònica Martínez-Bravo.
- What
- They have formed a network called Accelerating Shared Prosperity to promote a fairer distribution of wealth.
- When
- It is due to be presented on Tuesday. The article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- To improve public policy tools and use scientific evidence to help ensure prosperity is shared and improve working-class material well-being.
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- Network
- Accelerating Shared Prosperity
- Economists
- More than 70
- Leader
- Mònica Martínez-Bravo
- Presentation
- Madrid, Tuesday
- Scientific council
- Daron Acemoglu, Dani Rodrik and Gabriel Zucman
What people are saying
The initiative seeks to mobilise the best scientific evidence in the service of public debate with an explicit goal: to improve the material well-being of the working class
The initiative connects the Spanish debate with the frontier of global economic knowledge and brings to the international conversation the experience of a country that has made notable progress in employment and wages, but continues to suffer a deep wealth and generational gap
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