Paulo Bastos

Paulo Bastos is an Associate Professor at the Lisbon School of Economics and Management (ISEG), Universidade de Lisboa, and a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He is also a member of UECE-REM, a research unit within ISEG. His work bridges international economics, development economics, and labor markets with a focus on global trade dynamics and firm behavior.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Economics, University of Nottingham (2007)
  • M.Sc. in Economics, University of Minho (2003)
  • Licenciatura in Economics, University of Porto (2000)

His research explores how trade liberalization, technological change, and institutional frameworks affect economic outcomes. Key areas include globalization's impact on wage inequality, firm dynamics in response to trade shocks, and the role of resource rents in local development. Recent work examines automation, cross-border acquisitions, and educational interventions in developing economies.

Publications span top journals like the American Economic Review, Journal of International Economics, and World Development, with methodologies ranging from firm-level data analysis to regression-discontinuity designs. His work addresses both theoretical and policy-relevant questions, such as the economic implications of China's trade shocks and the effectiveness of trade liberalization in South Africa.

• Scientific Awards:
  • GEP/ESRC Post-doctoral Research Fellow (2007)

He has held significant roles at the World Bank (2013–2019) and Inter-American Development Bank (2009–2012), contributing to development research. His teaching includes courses on International Economics and World Business Environment at the graduate level, reflecting his expertise in global economic policy.