Mario Pascoa

Professor Mario Pascoa is a faculty member at the University of Surrey, holding the academic rank of Professor of Economics. His career includes prior roles at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Nova School of Business and Economics, and visiting positions at IMPA (Rio de Janeiro) and Universidad Carlos III (Madrid). He is affiliated with the editorial board of Economic Theory and recognized as an Economic Theory Fellow.

Mario Pascoa’s research focuses on General Equilibrium Theory, Incomplete Markets, Default and Collateral, Infinite Horizon Equilibrium, Asset Bubbles, and Repo Markets. His work bridges abstract economic theory with practical financial systems, particularly in understanding market stability, leverage dynamics, and the role of collateral in equilibrium formation.

His publications reveal a trajectory centered on financial economics, monetary theory, and game theory. Notable themes include repo market regulation, collateralized asset pricing, and stochastic bubbles. Many papers explore interactions between leverage, default penalties, and market completeness in both static and infinite-horizon models.

Scientific Awards:

• Economic Theory Fellow