Maria Margarida Figueiredo Soares

Maria Margarida Figueiredo Soares is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, since September 2019. She teaches the Advanced Financial Management course in the Masters in Management program and follows a research track, focusing on the intersection of Corporate Finance, Labor Economics, and Organizational Economics with particular emphasis on how firm policies influence female outcomes.

• Education: BA (2003), MA (2008), and Ph.D. (2012) in Economics from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and the University of Chicago

Her research highlights the interaction between corporate strategies and gender dynamics in economic environments. Recent work includes studies on the valuation of intangible assets like trademarks, reflecting her interest in firm policies and market competition. She has previously taught at the London School of Economics and the University of Chicago and has professional experience in economic consulting at Charles River Associates.