Carmo Seabra

Carmo Seabra is a retired Professor of Economics with expertise in microeconomic policy and the economics of education. She has held significant roles including membership in Anacom (National Regulator of Telecommunications) and as Minister of Education in the XVI Constitutional Government of Portugal. Currently, she serves on the Faculdade Conselho and University Conselho de Ética.

Education:

• 1997 - Agregação, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
• 1987 - Ph.D. in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
• 1977 - BSc in Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Research Focus: Her work centers on microeconomic policy, economic regulation, and the economics of education. Key areas include educational policy design, student performance metrics, and institutional accountability in higher education. She has contributed to debates on curriculum impact, admission criteria, and retention strategies.

Publications: Her recent work examines cross-country educational policies, student selection mechanisms, and the effectiveness of national exams. Earlier research addressed telecommunications regulation and competitive market structures, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to economic analysis.

Advising & Governance: While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership roles in academic and regulatory bodies demonstrate her influence in shaping policy and institutional frameworks. She has collaborated extensively with co-authors on impactful studies in education and regulation.