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Maria João Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Minho and a researcher at NIPE (Research Center on Economic Policies).
Education:
- BA in Economics, NOVA School of Business and Economics
- MA in Economics, University of Warwick
- PhD in Economics, University of Warwick
Her research focuses on Economic Growth Theory, specifically developing analytical models to identify additional sources of national economic growth. Key areas include innovation economics, international trade dynamics, institutional frameworks, social capital effects, and skill premium impacts on development trajectories.
Thompson's publication trend reveals sustained engagement with growth modeling since 2008, emphasizing technological change, investment complementarities, and international trade dimensions. Her recent 2024 work extends into institutional theory applications within public administration education, indicating research diversification while maintaining core growth theory foundations.
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As a NIPE researcher, she contributes to economic policy analysis initiatives. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate courses like Macroeconomics I and Political Economy, alongside graduate instruction in Economic Growth and Methodology for Economics Research.
