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Francisco Veiga is Professor of Economics at the School of Economics and Management at the University of Minho (UMinho). He holds an undergraduate degree in Economic and Political International Relations from UMinho and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of South Carolina.
His research focuses on Macroeconomics, International Monetary Economics, Political Economy, and Economic Growth. His scholarly work frequently examines the intersection of politics and economics, particularly political business cycles, electoral incentives, and budget cycles in municipal governments. His methodology typically combines theoretical modeling with rigorous empirical analysis, often using Portuguese municipal data as a case study but with broader implications for political economy.
Veiga's publication record shows consistent output in top economics journals, with recent work emphasizing fiscal policy manipulation, electoral incentives, and the relationship between political institutions and economic outcomes. His research demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing how political considerations influence municipal financial decisions and electoral outcomes.
- President of the European Public Choice Society (April 2017 - April 2019)
- Member of the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Political Economy
- Extensive consultancy work for governmental organizations including the European Court of Auditors and Portuguese Directorate General of Local Authorities
Administratively, Veiga has served as Dean of the School of Economics and Management, director of the Department of Economics, and director of the Economic Policies Research Unit (NIPE) at UMinho. He has led numerous research projects funded by organizations including Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, European Investment Bank, and various Portuguese municipal governments. His current research includes studies on municipal finance impacts and Portuguese economic growth.
