Alejandro Ramírez (economist)

Born in Alaejos, Ramírez studied Economy at the University of Alcalá, then immigrated to Guatemala in 1795.

In 1802, he served as secretary to Guatemala's Captain general, Antonio González Mollinedo y Saravia.

While in Puertio Rico, he established a series of financial reforms that significantly improved government efficiency, helped reduce government expenses and established a fairer income tax, allowing the island's municipalities major control of their finances and increasing Puerto Rico's treasury more than three-hundred percent during only his first year in office.

In 1818, Ramírez supported the foundation of the Escuela Gratuita de Dibujo y Pintura in Havana, which was then given the name of San Alejandro on behalf of him.

The building of the Departamento de Hacienda in Puerto Rico has the name of Alejandro Ramírez.