Jaime Marques Pereira

Jaime Marques Pereira is an Assistant Professor in Economics and Data Science at the Department of Economics, Lancaster University Management School. His academic appointment combines expertise in economics with advanced data science methodologies.

Education:

• PhD in Economics from Bocconi University
• MSc in Economics from Nova SBE
• BSc in Economics from Nova SBE

As an applied microeconomist, Dr. Pereira specializes in the intersection of media, technology, and political behavior. His research employs innovative computational methods including text analysis, computer vision, and computer audition to investigate how various forms of media coverage influence voter and political behavior. His work bridges traditional economic analysis with cutting-edge data science techniques, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to studying political economy questions.

Before joining Lancaster University, he gained professional experience at the Financial Stability Department of the Bank of Portugal and worked as a Research Assistant on projects related to Political Economy, Macroeconomics and International Economics. His technical proficiency extends to software development, as evidenced by his GitHub presence where he maintains his personal academic website.