The NOVA Applied Economics & Analytics Lab is dedicated to applying data-driven techniques used in various areas of modern applied economics, including econometric-related (time-series forecasting, macroeconomics/microeconomics, causal inference); and thematic areas (such as quantitative science & technology studies, energy economics & sustainability, data-driven public procurement, economic complexity, and economic geography).
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Mission
The mission of the NOVA Applied Economics & Analytics Lab is to apply analytical and quantitative techniques across various fields of applied economics, integrating advanced econometric approaches and studies on science, technology, energy, and sustainability. The lab focuses on uncovering the social and techno-economic dynamics as complex systems, seeking to understand the forces that shape our constantly evolving regulatory and societal landscape.
Objectives
- Drive the use of data-driven techniques across various areas of modern applied economics.
- Understand the proactive dynamics that shape ever-evolving social and regulatory landscapes.
- Provide insights into interactions that drive economic and social progress across multiple spheres through research.
Areas
- Econometrics: Application of advanced statistical and econometric techniques for time series forecasting and macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, with a focus on causal inference.
- Science and Technology: Quantitative studies on the impact of scientific and technological innovation on the economy, using data to understand trends and outcomes.
- Energy Economics and Sustainability: Analysis of policies and economic dynamics related to energy and sustainability, with an emphasis on data-driven solutions.
- Complexity Economics: Research on the interconnectedness and complexity of economic systems, exploring how interactions between agents shape markets and economic geography.
Skillset
- Applied Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Forecasting
- Time-Series Analysis
- Causal Inference
- Impact Assessment
- Governance and Better Regulation
- Microsimulation and Agent-based Modeling
- Data-Driven Public Procurement
- Quantitative Science & Technology Studies
- Energy Economics and Sustainability
- Economic Complexity
- Economic Geography
Projects
- SIBER: Standardization of statistical information to improve legislative impact assessment, OECD, European Commission, and PlanAPP
- Evaluation of the impacts of the European Union Incentive System in Portugal on productivity, Foundation for Science and Technology
- Optimization of Efficiency and Transparency in Public Procurement in Portugal, OECD, European Commission, and Court of Auditors
- Evaluability of Climate Action Policies co-financed by European Funds, Agency for Development and Cohesion
- Sustainable Public Procurement with Positive Impact on the Planet and People, Cascais City Council
- More Efficient and Responsible Environmental Licensing and Inspections in Portugal, OECD, European Commission, and APA (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente)
- Evaluation of the Potential to Improve Happiness through Better Distribution of Workers across the Territory, IRN (Instituto dos Registos e Notariado)
