Research Areas

The purpose of the project is to develop a report that describes the activities carried out by the universities and their greatest contribution to the economic and social fields. In order to achieve this, a methodology combining elements of academic, professional and technical assistance with specific knowledge in the analysis of financing in various areas and the evaluation of public finances, knowledge about the specialization of the Valencian economy, the economic-financial characteristics and the investment patterns of the productive fabric, as well as the functioning of the university system from several perspectives, is essential to meet the intended objectives.

After four reports that were presented in 2009, 2012, 2016 and 2019 on the socio-economic contribution of the Valencian public university system (SUPV), this fifth report has been developed with seven specific objectives in mind:

• To provide updated information on the size, organizational structure and educational program of the Valencian public university system, as well as the changes it has undergone in recent years.
• To evaluate the outcome of its activities in areas such as educational training, research, technological advancement and knowledge transfer through a comparative perspective with the use of different indicators.
• To analyze the impact of COVID-19 on teaching activity and results.
• To compare the relative performance of Valencian public universities with those that share similar structures and resources in the Spanish university system (same strategic group), in order to get an objective analysis of the strengths and areas for improvement.
• To estimate the short-term economic impact of their activities and their related agents on regional GDP and employment.
• To estimate the long-term economic impact on factors such as human and technological capital, tax revenue, economic growth and public profitability of the investments undertaken.
• To examine the impact of university education on the quality of employment in the Valencian Region, considering, among others, aspects such as employment stability, correspondence between the preferences of individuals and their educational training and the type of job or salary.