Carla Soares

Carla Soares serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Catholic University of Portugal, while concurrently holding a position as economist in the Economics and Research Department of Banco de Portugal since 2007. Her professional trajectory includes prior roles in the Market Operations Department of Banco de Portugal and the Market Operations Directorate of the European Central Bank.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics
• MSc in Monetary and Financial Economics from ISEG (Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão)
• B.S. in Economics from ISCTE (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa)

Her research program critically examines the nexus between monetary policy frameworks and financial market dynamics, with specialized focus on macro-finance interactions, empirical banking analysis, and central banking operations. This work bridges theoretical economic models with practical financial stability concerns, particularly regarding transmission mechanisms of monetary policy in integrated financial systems.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials.

As an active faculty member, she engages in academic mentorship within finance and accounting disciplines, though specific advisees are not enumerated in the source text. Her dual affiliation with Católica Lisbon and Banco de Portugal facilitates unique research opportunities at the intersection of academic scholarship and central banking practice.