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PAULA MARIA SIMO TOMAS
PDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
Coordinador/a Curs
paula.simo@uv.es
Knowledge area: APPLIED ECONOMICS
Department: Applied Economics
Facultat d'Economia Departament d'Economia Aplicada Despatx. 2P06 Avgda. dels Tarongers, s/n 46022 Tlf. 96 382 86 39
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Biography

Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Valencia. Her work bridges political economy, cultural economics and tourism, with a particular interest in how music and culture contribute to territorial development. She holds a PhD in International Economics and Tourism from the University of Valencia, awarded cum laude. Paula teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on topics such as economic policy, event management and sustainable development. Her research offers original insights into music tourism and the concept of music cities, with a strong focus on real-world impact. She has led and contributed to numerous research projects exploring the role of music in shaping the tourism identity of the Valencian Region, including a flagship initiative to position Valencia as a global music city. Paula co-chairs the transnational Music Cities Network, leads the Music for Development research unit, and maintains active collaborations with the music and cultural ecosystem in Spain and beyond.

 

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