Jean-Paul Carvalho

Prof. Jean-Paul Carvalho is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford’s New College and Director of the Oxford University Business Ethics Programme (OUBEP). His research focuses on Political Economy and Social Dynamics, combining game-theoretic models with historical analysis. Key areas include the economics of identity, culture, religion, and social norms. He examines how culturally transmitted preferences and belief systems influence structural inequality, political economy under diversity, and extremism.

Research Interests: Prof. Carvalho’s work bridges microeconomic theory and historical case studies to explore themes like religious belief dynamics, education/labor market outcomes, and the economic determinants of social institutions. His models analyze how identity-based organizations and networks shape group behavior, with applications to conflicts and policy.

Advising & Grants: While specific student/advisor details are not listed, his role at New College and OUBEP suggests active research supervision. Grants and funding sources are unmentioned in the provided data.

Labs/Teams: Leads the OUBEP research group focusing on business ethics and economic dynamics.