Renato Santiago

Renato Santiago is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona in the Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences, where he focuses on economics. He also serves as a researcher at the Center for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD). Santiago holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Beira Interior, with a specialization in sustainable and inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• PhD in Economics (University of Beira Interior)
• Assistant Professor (Universidade Lusófona)
• Researcher (CETRAD)

His research centers on the interplay between energy consumption (renewable and non-renewable), economic growth, income inequality, environmental degradation, and globalization. He has extensively studied Latin American and Caribbean countries, analyzing how public and private capital influence these dynamics, with a particular emphasis on decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions and eco-efficiency.

Recent publications highlight trends in energy economics, climate policy, and sustainable development. Santiago's work spans empirical studies on energy transition, financial incentives for eco-friendly housing, and the asymmetric effects of globalization on CO2 emissions. His research also addresses gender inequality's impact on economic growth and the environmental consequences of financial openness in the region.

He contributes to academic discourse through journal articles in outlets like Sustainability, Energies, and Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, as well as edited books and book chapters. Santiago's work bridges economic theory with practical policy analysis for sustainable development in emerging economies.