Miguel Lopes Batista Viegas

Miguel Lopes Batista Viegas is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Aveiro since 2008. He holds a Veterinary Doctor degree and a PhD in Economics from the University of Porto (2010). His research focuses on taxation, budgetary policy, regional development, and agricultural policy, with a particular emphasis on spatial econometrics and policy analysis. He served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019 and is affiliated with the GOVCOPP research unit (Governance, Competitiveness, and Public Policy). His work bridges economic theory with practical policy applications, addressing issues such as fiscal equity, EU agricultural policy, and cross-border regional integration.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Porto (2010)
• Veterinary Doctor degree (not specified institution)

Research Interests: His research spans taxation policy, fiscal consolidation impacts, regional development dynamics, Common Agricultural Policy analysis, and the socioeconomic implications of demographic changes. He employs spatial econometric methods and heterogeneous-agent models to evaluate policy outcomes.

Key Contributions:

• Analysis of cross-border convergence between Portugal and Spain
• Evaluation of inequality in EU agricultural subsidies
• Studies on digital taxation challenges and post-crisis economic recovery
• Development of regional demographic-economic integrated models
• Whistleblower protection frameworks and tax transparency

Labs/Teams: Active member of the GOVCOPP research unit at the University of Aveiro, focusing on governance and public policy analysis.