Abel Mateus

Abel Mateus is a Researcher at the Research Centre of the Institute for Political Studies (CIEP), affiliated with Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He holds a PhD and focuses on economics and political science, particularly globalization, competition policy, industrialization, and financial regulation.

Research Interests: His work centers on economic theory, regulatory frameworks, and the intersection of globalization with public policy. Current research explores challenges to liberal democracy, sustainable development, and international trade dynamics.

Projects: He coordinates the project "Orçamento, Economia e Democracia: Uma Proposta de Arquitectura Institucional", examining institutional design for democratic governance. His publications span topics like banking reforms, global economic crises, and developmental theory.

Media Contributions: He has been featured in 5 media outlets (2022) discussing higher education rankings, K-12 education priorities, decoupling of West-China relations, and global (de)globalization risks.