CONNECTED

In this episode, we sit down with João Galamba for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping Portugal today. We explore topics including energy, infrastructure, public policy, innovation, and the impact of government decisions on citizens and businesses. Through a candid and insightful discussion, João Galamba shares his perspective on the country's future, key on...

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Moreira da Silva, President of Business Roundtable Portugal, a think tank that brings together some of Portugal’s largest companies and business leaders to help strengthen the country’s future through three core areas of action: People, Companies and Government. Together, we discuss the main challenges, opportunities and future of business in Portugal, whil...

In this episode, we sit down with Diogo Conceição, PhD researcher in Economics in the field of Economics of Education, and Nova SBE Alumni. In this episode, we explore: -His background in Economics; -“Higher Future” Project; -Challenges of Pursuing a PHD; -Academic Research project And so much more😎! 🎧Listen now and join the conversation!

In this episode, we sit down with Luís Campos e Cunha, economist, university professor, former Vice-Governor of Banco Portugal from 1996 to 2002, and Minister of Finance for a brief period in 2005. In this episode, we explore: - The EU-US trade relationship; - Europe’s reindustrialization in response to US protectionist policies; - The international monetary policy; - Free trade and the challenges...

🚀S3 E3 – Carlos Guimarães Pinto In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Guimarães Pinto,economist, university professor, former consultant with nearly 11 years of experience, member of the Portuguese parliament, and a political commentator. In this episode, we explore: - The relationship between consultancy and government; - Whether consultancy really helps governments through thepolicy cycle; -...

🚀S3 E2 - Mariana Leitão Neste episódio do CONNECTED, falamos com a Mariana Leitão, licenciada em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa e com formação em Gestão Internacional pelo ISCTE Executive Education. É deputada na Assembleia da República pela Iniciativa Liberal, sendo atualmente presidente do respetivo grupo parlamentar. Neste episódio exploramos: - Papel mínimo do Est...

🚀S3 E1 - Margarida Caroço To start this new season, we couldn't start any better! In this episode, we sit down with Margarida Caroço-NOVA SBE alumni, an economist in the field of international development. We explore: - Her unique career path; - The creation of the alumni database We cover a range of topics such as: - Migration policies - The role of EU in international aid And so much more😎...

🚀S2 E14 - José Miguel Cerdeira In this episode of CONNECTED, we sit down with José Miguel Cerdeira — NOVA SBE alumnus, economist, co-founder of independent podcast producer Bruá. We explore: - His unique career path; - How his time at NOVA shaped his professional journey. We cover a range of topics, including: - The challenges of data availability; - What reforms are really needed — from the lens...

🚀S2 E12 - António Mendonça 🎙Neste episódio do CONNECTED, falamos com António Mendonça, professor catedrático no ISEG, bastonário da Ordem dos Economistas e ex-Ministro das Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações. Exploramos: - Comércio internacional; - Mercado interno português; - Investimento público e privado; - Cenário económico europeu. 🎧Ouve agore e participa na discussão❗

🎙️In this episode of CONNECTED, we sit down with João Amador, Deputy Head of the Economics and Research Department at Banco de Portugal and visiting Assistant Professor at Nova SBE. We explore: - His career path and current role at Banco de Portugal; - Nova’s influence on his professional journey. We cover a range of pressing topics, including: - The future of free trade in Europe; - The structura...

📢New Podcast episode alert!🎙🤩 🚀S2 E11 - Lidia Pereira In this episode of CONNECTED, we sit down with Lidia Pereira, Member of the European Parliament to discuss: ✅The Chips Act and its impact on technology ✅The Green Transition and sustainability in Europe ✅The role of AI in shaping the future ✅ The evolving of EU-US Relations 🎧Listen now on Spotify and YouTube and join the conversation❗...

In this episode, we connect with Miguel Faria e Castro, a former Nova SBE student. Miguel is an economist and economic policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. We talk about his career path and the impact of Nova on his career choice. Then, we address topics such as fiscal policy at the EU level, the Dragui Report, and the upcoming US presidential elections

In this special episode of Connected, we revisit the experience of two Nec Alumni, Daniel Mugeiro and Hugo Sousa, who will share a bit of their journey through university, the club and much more!

In this episode, Professor António Rebelo de Sousa, former member of parliament and advisor of the ministry of finance, talk to us about european union: the main cons as the loss of sovereignty, fiscal deficits and its possible frictions, economic disparities between member states. Different type of integrations that could be implemented was also discussed. Content: Nicolas Gassen, Alberto Mazzola...

In this episode, Professor António Rebelo de Sousa, former member of parliament and advisor of the ministry of finance, talk to us about european union: an historical introduction, an analysis of main pros (economical, political and stability). Content: Nicolas Gassen, Alberto Mazzola, Leonor Amado, Francisco Pinto Head of Marketing: Leonor Veloza Editor: Maria Francisca Pinhal

Strong Euro, Weak Euro: two cultures,one currency. A(n) (im)possible coexistence? Is it possible for two different cultures to share the same currency? How? And what would advise it? In this episode, Professor Vitor Bento, an economist at the Bank of Portugal and author of the book "Euro Forte, Euro Fraco", talked to us about inflation throughout time, from a cultural, historical and political per...

Portuguese National Railway Plan - Frederico Francisco Last November, the Portuguese Government released the new National Plan for the Railways (Plano Ferroviário Nacional). NEC interviewed the Secretary of State for the Infrastructures, Frederico Francisco, in order to get to know a bit more about it. We talked about the environmental sustainability of the Plan, and about its impact on the Atlant...

In times of polarizing opinions and political turmoil, one needs to ask: how does a political regime affect economic growth. In an episode with contrasting perspectives and disruptive questions, we invited Professor José Tavares to shed some light on this topic. Are democracies better for economic growth? What are its pros and cons for human development and fighting inequality? Listen and find out...

Host - Ana Faroleiro  Head of Content -  Beatriz Amorim   Content - Ana Faroleiro and Filipe Ferreira  Head of Marketing - Leonor Puga  Editor - Manuel Saraiva Lobo

The idea of a Four-Day Workweek has been discussed all over the place. Thus, Nova Economics Club wanted to understand the possible pros and cons of such a new paradigm in the labour market. Therefore, we invited professor Pedro Martins to give us some insights on the evolution of the working hours, the pros and cons, and the feasibility of such a policy in Portugal and in the rest of the world. Ho...

With the war in Ukraine, a big wave of refugees has been reaching all over Europe. What does this wave of migrants have different from the others? Why are Europeans accepting better Ukrainian refugees than other migrants in past conflicts? What is the impact of migrants on the wages of the host countries? What does literature tell us about all of this? Find the answers to these and other questions...