Paulo Alves

Paulo Alves is a researcher affiliated with Universidade Lusófona, with a focus on finance and economics. His academic background includes a PhD in Finance, a Master's in Financial Risk Management, and a Bachelor's in Economics. He has contributed extensively to international journals on topics such as corporate finance, investment management, and financial economics.

• PhD in Finance
• Master's in Financial Risk Management
• Bachelor's in Economics

Alves’ research interests center on corporate finance, particularly capital structure determinants, executive compensation, and institutional influences on financial decision-making. He has explored international stock market overreactions, abnormal retained earnings, and mutual fund fee structures, often drawing on cross-country comparisons and regulatory environments.

His publications span over two decades, with a strong emphasis on financial asymmetries, market dynamics, and corporate governance. Key trends in his work include the interplay between legal frameworks and corporate financial strategies, as well as empirical studies on investor behavior and risk assessment in small markets like Portugal.