PhD from the University of Oxford with a thesis in the field of Transport Economics. Holds a BA in Economics and a BA in Business Administration, both from the University of Santiago de Compostela, and a MSc in Industrial Economics from the University of Minho. He was Vice-Dean of the School, Director of UMinhoExec and Deputy Director of the Economics Department. He held various positions in bodies of administrative and pedagogical management. He has coordinated and participated in numerous consulting projects in the fields of Public Policies Evaluation and Internationalization - recently concluded studies for the GEE, Ministry of Economy, Savannah Resources, plc, Charteted Association of Architects (Ordem dos Arquitetos), IEFP, Eixo Atlântico and Novo Banco. Francisco has also coordinated several research projects and technology transfer consortia (now is a team member of MoBaE and DigEcoBus). He is a member of the Board of TECMINHO and of the Council of Directors of EURES-T. He integrates the EOC of ERSA, where he acts as Internal Auditor. He is President of APDR and Council member of RSAI. Francisco collaborates with GEN and the Galician Economic Forum. He also belongs to the advisory board of the Ibero-American Chair of the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Transport economics - Networks and PPP; Regional economics - Global impacts on regional economies and Tourism impacts; Strategic Planning; Internacionalisation
Selected publications
Silva, L. F., Ribeiro, J. C., & Carballo-Cruz, F. Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty toward Protected Areas: Exploring the Role of Motivations and Perceived Quality. Leisure Sciences. DOI
Esteves, R.-B., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2026). Data-driven pricing in markets with single and multi-unit buyers: Winners and losers. Journal of Business Research, 211(116178). DOI
Silva, L. F., Carballo-Cruz, F., & Ribeiro, J. C. (2024). Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas: The case of a small peripheral natural park. Journal of Rural Studies, 112. DOI
Esteves, R.-B., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2023). Can data openness unlock competition when an incumbent has exclusive data access for personalized pricing? Information Economics and Policy, 64(101046). DOI
Lampón, J. F., Cabanelas, P., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2017). A model for international production relocation: Multinationals' operational flexibility and requirements at production plant level. Journal of Business Research, 77, 95–101. DOI
Other publications
Lampón, J. F., Carballo-Cruz, F., & Velando-Rodríguez, M. E. The irruption of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies and the repositioning of the periphery in the European automotive industry. Kybernetes. DOI
Silva, L. F., Ribeiro, J. C., & Carballo-Cruz, F. Motivation-based visitor segmentation in the context of a new governance model for a protected area. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events. DOI
Silva, L. F., Ribeiro, J. C., & Carballo-Cruz, F. Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty toward Protected Areas: Exploring the Role of Motivations and Perceived Quality. Leisure Sciences. DOI
Esteves, R.-B., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2026). Data-driven pricing in markets with single and multi-unit buyers: Winners and losers. Journal of Business Research, 211(116178). DOI
Lampón, J. F., Pérez-Moure, H., Carballo-Cruz, F., & Velando-Rodríguez, M. E. (2024). New mobility technologies and regional status in the automotive industry value chain: The case of Spain and Portugal. Technology in Society, 78(102624). DOI
Silva, L. F., Carballo-Cruz, F., & Ribeiro, J. C. (2024). Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas: The case of a small peripheral natural park. Journal of Rural Studies, 112. DOI
Silva, L. F., Ribeiro, J. C., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2024). Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in a Small Protected Area: Mapping Stakeholders’ Perceptions in the Alvão Natural Park, Portugal. Tourism Planning and Development, 21(6), 712–734. DOI
Esteves, R.-B., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2023). Can data openness unlock competition when an incumbent has exclusive data access for personalized pricing? Information Economics and Policy, 64(101046). DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2021). Reinterpretando o desenvolvimento regional à luz da globalização – uma abordagem multidimensional. In J. L. Marques & F. Carballo-Cruz (Eds.), 30 Anos de Ciência Regional em Perspetiva (pp. 81–106). Almedina. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F., & Marques, J. L. (2021). Editorial - 30 Anos de Ciência Regional em Perspetiva. In J. L. Marques & F. Carballo-Cruz (Eds.), 30 Anos de Ciência Regional em Perspetiva. Almedina. DOI
Marques, J. L., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2021). Trinta Anos de Ciência Regional em Perspetiva. Almedina. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F., & Cerejeira, J. (2020). Plano Estratégico para o Sector da Arquitectura no Norte de Portugal: 2018-2038. Ordem dos Arquitectos – Secção Regional Norte (OASRN). DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2019). Relaciones de España y Galicia con Portugal. In J. L. Gomez & A. Prada (Eds.), Anuario Económico de Galicia 2019. Foro Económico de Galicia. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2018). La recuperación de la economía portuguesa, clave también para Galicia. In J. L. Gomez (Ed.), Anuario Económico de Galicia 2018. Foro Económico de Galicia. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2017). Arquiteturas multinacionais e práticas fiscais elusivas: evidências e respostas institucionais. In M. M. Carvalho & P. de Tarso Domingues (Eds.), A Transferência da Sede Societária no espaço da União Europeia. Almedina. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2017). Boosting PPP in infrastructure: PPP expansion in Colombia. In J. Leitão, E. de Morais Sarmento, & J. Aleluia (Eds.), Handbook on PPPs in developing and emerging economies (pp. 439–463). Emerald. DOI
Lampón, J. F., Cabanelas, P., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2017). A model for international production relocation: Multinationals' operational flexibility and requirements at production plant level. Journal of Business Research, 77, 95–101. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F., & Cerejeira, J. (2016). Plano para o Crescimento Inclusivo do Ave. Comunidade Intermunicipal do Ave – CIM-Ave. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2015). Cohesion Policy in the European Union: A brief critical review. Revista Brasileira De Gestão e Desenvolvimento Regional, 11(4), 101–121. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F., & Cerejeira, J. (2015). Oportunidades de Negócio e Desenvolvimento Económico Local em Territórios do Interior. Universidade do Minho. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F., & Costa, V. (2014). Success factors of regional airports: The case of Oporto airport. Tourism and Management Studies, 10(1), 37–45. DOI
Costa, V. G., & Carballo-Cruz, F. (2014). As companhias aéreas low-cost no Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro e o turismo na Região Norte de Portugal. In A. M. Pereira, I. A. Marques, M. M. Ribeiro, M. L. Botelho, & P. Nunes (Eds.), Porto as a Tourism Destination (1ª.). Porto: Media XXI. DOI
Veiga, F. J., Cruz, F. C., & Veiga, L. (2014). Cooperação Territorial Europeia e Cultura. Lisbon: Principia. DOI
Veiga, F. J., carballo-Cruz, F., & Veiga, L. G. (2014). Cooperação Territorial Europeia e Cultura em Portugal. Revista Lusófona De Estudos Culturais, 2(2), 103–130. DOI
Alexandre, F., Carballo-Cruz, F., Cerejeira, J., & Correia, I. (2013). Impactos no Turismo. In R. V. de Castro (Ed.), Guimarães 2012 Capital Europeia da Cultura: Impactos Económicos e Sociais - Relatório Final (pp. 40–51). Braga: Universidade do Minho. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2013). Os impactos comerciais. In R. V. de Castro (Ed.), Guimarães 2012 Capital Europeia da Cultura: Impactos Económicos e Sociais - Relatório final (pp. 52–59). Braga: Universidade do Minho. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2012). La crisis económica y financiera en Portugal: orígenes, ajuste y situación un año después. Revista De Estudios Europeos, (60), 9–32. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2011). Causes and consequences of the Spanish economic crisis: Why the recovery is taken so long? Panoeconomicus, 58(3), 309–328. DOI
Cruz, F. C., Ribeiro, J. C., & Santos, J. F. (2011). A localização dos serviços. In J. S. Costa, T. Dentinho, & P. Nijkamp (Eds.), Compêndio de Economia Regional II Métodos e técnicas de análise regional ( 3ª edição., pp. 62–73). Principia. DOI
Carballo-Cruz, F. (2009). Taxas ambientais aeroportuárias baseadas na valoração de externalidades: o caso do Aeroporto da Portela. Revista Portuguesa De Estudos Regionais, (19), 44–63. DOI
Cadima, J., & Cruz, F. C. (2003). A dimensão política do planeamento do desenvolvimento regional: algumas referências à situação actual em Portugal. Revista Internacional De Desenvolvimento Local, 4(6), 7–15. DOI
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