Luis Pontes de Vasconcelos

Professor Luis Pontes de Vasconcelos is a faculty member at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), holding the position of Professor in the Economics Discipline Group within the Business School. He currently serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Economics. Previously, he was Associate Professor at UTS from August 2019 to December 2022. He earned his PhD from Northwestern University and specializes in organizational economics, contract theory, industrial organization, and corporate strategy.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Northwestern University

Research Interests: Professor Vasconcelos explores the intersection of organizational design and performance, focusing on performance measurement systems, incentive mechanisms for effort and information-sharing within organizations, and organizational rigidity. His work bridges economic theory with practical applications, addressing how firms adapt to dynamic environments and manage strategic alliances.

Publications Overview: His research spans organizational agility, contractual frameworks, and strategic partnerships. Notable themes include reputational dynamics in alliances, the fragility of organizational agility over time, and the interplay between contractual design and market outcomes. His work appears in top-tier journals such as the Review of Economic Studies, Management Science, and the American Economic Journal.

Grants & Funding:

• Funding from Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Portugal) for projects like Social Sciences DataLab

Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not listed, his research likely involves collaborative efforts with co-authors and institutions globally, as evidenced by co-authored publications.