Daniel Albarracín is a professor from the Department of Applied Economics II at the University of Seville, where he teaches courses on Economics, the Spanish labour market, Political Economy, and public policy. He previously lectured at the Complutense University of Madrid and Carlos III University. He is a contributor and advisor to Viento Sur magazine. He also has worked extensively outside of the academy as an activist, social researcher and advisor for Spanish Trade Unions, the European Parliament and the Andalusian Court of Auditors. [dalbarracin@us.es]