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Bruno Rocha is a Researcher affiliated with ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management at the University of Lisbon. His work focuses on transportation economics, urban development, and policy analysis, particularly examining the impacts of infrastructure projects like motorways on regional economies, urban sprawl, and demographic patterns. He has contributed to studies on infrastructure-driven economic growth, policy complementarities, and long-term suburbanization trends in Portugal and beyond.
His research integrates quantitative methods with policy evaluation, exploring how large-scale projects such as motorway networks reshape spatial distribution, local economic activity, and commuting behaviors. Notable themes include the interplay between transportation infrastructure and urbanization, as well as the role of structural reforms in fostering economic development.
Rocha’s publications span topics from analyzing firm births linked to road investments to investigating historical banking crises. He collaborates with research units like ISEG’s Data Lab and Futures Lab, contributing to evidence-based policy design. While no specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, his active publications reflect sustained engagement with critical issues in transportation, urban planning, and development economics.
