About

Mariano Soler-Porta holds a PhD in Economics and Business from the University of Málaga (Spain), where he is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Management. His academic and professional background combines university teaching, business consultancy and research in business innovation, entrepreneurship, family firms and higher education.

He is Vice-Chair of the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) and has participated in international research networks and European projects focused on rural youth, youth employment, social inclusion and territorial development, including COST Action CA18213 (Rural NEET Youth) and the NEVI-EVY project.

His research interests include rural youth opportunities, labour market transitions, European social policies, business innovation and innovative teaching methodologies. He has contributed to scientific publications, book chapters and international conferences, combining academic research with the development of practical solutions and collaborative European initiatives.

Research interests

UNESCO research code: 5303 — Economic Accounting

Publications 5

Disability Inclusion in EU Youth Policies: Assessing the Reinforced Youth Guarantee in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Poland Policy brief · 2026

Future employment opportunities and changes in rural youth labour markets Policy brief · 2026

Rural NEETs in Spain: 2009/2019 Overview Research report · 2020