Luís F. Costa

Luís F. Costa is a Senior Associate Professor at the Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG) of the University of Lisbon. Since 2015, he has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Portuguese Economic Journal. His research focuses on macroeconomics, dynamic general equilibrium, fiscal policy, business cycles, and market power. He is a co-founder of the Lisbon Macro Club and holds a DPhil from the University of York.

• University: University of Lisbon
• School: Lisbon School of Economics & Management
• Academic Rank: Senior Associate Professor

Research Interests: Luís Costa's work spans macroeconomic theory, with emphasis on dynamic models, imperfect competition, and fiscal policy effectiveness. His publications analyze topics such as markup fluctuations, market power in business cycles, and the role of sunspot equilibria in macroeconomic dynamics. He has contributed to policy discussions in Portugal through special journal issues and collaborative projects.

Recent Publications (Trends): His 15 most recent works include analyses of pandemic-induced recessions, business cycle accounting, and the impact of market power on fiscal multipliers. Key themes are macroeconomic modeling, policy evaluation, and empirical studies on OECD and Portuguese economies.

• Supervisions: Advised Master's students on topics like market power in Portugal, fiscal multipliers, and business cycle accounting in Angola.
• Visiting Positions: Held visiting professorships at Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (2016), Cardiff Business School (2016), Universidade Lusiada de Angola (2013), and University of York (2005).