Labor Cluster Workshop @ NovaSBE
February 11th, 2026; 15.30-17.00; Room D-115 Presentations of work in progress, in labor and labor-related areas, by Nova School of Business and Economics researchers, for dissemination and discussion. All welcome. 15.35-15.50: Adeline Delavande (with Gizem Kosar and Basit Zafar) – “Expectations and Information Frictions Within Couples: Evidence from a Sequential Survey of Spouses” 15.50-16.05: Kathrine Aaby […]
Pedro Martins took part in a debate on Rádio Observador about the Government’s proposal for labor law reform. Some of the ideas He tried to convey:
It is a broad and ambitious proposal, which can be described as a true structural reform. In is view, one of the main pillars of the reform is to give employers greater confidence to hire on permanent contracts, helping to reduce the high level of labor market segmentation that still exists in Portugal.
Contributing to building an equitable future for all generations – this is the main objective of this project, which aims to ensure that today’s decisions do not jeopardize the rights and needs of future generations. Intergenerational Policy Evaluation proposes the analysis of public policies and presents recommendations to make them more quantifiable, objective, and aligned with a long-term vision.
Interested in Public Policy, Development, or Economics? Applications are now open for all Master’s programs at Nova School of Business and Economics, including the Master’s in Economics and the Master’s in International Development & Public Policy. Learn from distinguished professors and researchers about today’s key challenges, and apply your knowledge to address pressing questions, while […]
Two research fellowships are open at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) under the project “Impact of professional education on higher education and the labor market,” focusing on analyzing individual-level data. One role requires enrollment in a Master’s program in Economics or related field, with a strong quantitative component and experience with STATA, […]
This week, Economics for Policy hosted a debate on the Draghi Report, bringing together experts on how the European Union can address challenges around Innovation, Decarbonisation, and Security. Some brief highlights: Francesco Franco started by observing that in a world where geopolitics trumps economics, some of the solutions identified in the report might first appear controversial. He also underlined […]
With the new academic year in full swing, many of our Knowledge Center members have already been featured in the news, including: Paulo Rodrigues secured first place in the recent Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Economics/Management Panel competition, with his project on “Modelling and Forecasting Risk and Uncertainty”. Pedro Martins was interviewed by […]
Nova SBE Economics for Policy Knowledge Center welcomes all new and returning Nova School of Business and Economics students to the 24/25 academic year. Special greetings to the 160+ new students in the Economics and International Development & Public Policy Masters. Many participated in yesterday’s Discovery Week Fair, learning about our Knowledge Center’s goals and […]
Nova SBE Economics for Policy Knowledge Center Launches Summer School on Public Policy Evaluation With funding from the Programa de Assistência Técnica 2030 (PAT2030), this Summer School focuses on programs and measures supported by European funds in Portugal. Instructors: Professors Pedro Martins, José Tavares, Susana Peralta (Nova SBE), and Miguel Portela (University of Minho); Main […]
José Tavares won a project in the Competition for research projects “The 25th of April and Portuguese democracy”, promoted by FCT in collaboration with the 50 years of the 25th of April Commemorative Commission. (…)