João Luís César das Neves

João Luís César das Neves is a Full Professor at CATÓLICA-LISBON and currently serves as President of the Ethics Committee. He holds a PhD and BA in Economics from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), an MA in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), and an MA in Operations Research and System Engineering from the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa.

His research focuses on poverty and development, business cycles, Portuguese economic history, medieval economic thought, and ethics. He has authored 36 books and is a frequent commentator on Portuguese media. His publications bridge economics with philosophical traditions, particularly the works of Thomas Aquinas, while addressing contemporary issues like corporate ethics and policy.

His articles explore themes such as ethical leadership inspired by medieval philosophy, exchange rate dynamics in macroeconomics, and systemic poverty analysis. Notable contributions include applying Aquinas’s ethical frameworks to modern business challenges and analyzing historical economic policies in Portugal.

While no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches blending theology, history, and economics to address societal and policy challenges.