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Ricardo Dahis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University's Faculty of Business and Economics. His research spans the intersection of Politics, Environment, and Development Economics, with particular focus on Brazilian political economy, public finance, and institutional analysis. Dahis has established himself as a prominent researcher with publications in top economics journals including the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of Public Economics.
His research interests encompass political economy, development economics, environmental policy, public finance, and Brazilian institutional analysis. Dahis frequently examines how political institutions shape economic outcomes, with particular attention to corruption, electoral behavior, deforestation in the Amazon, and the impact of technological change on social outcomes. His methodological approach combines rigorous econometric analysis with innovative data collection techniques, often leveraging administrative data from Brazilian government sources.
Dahis's publication record shows a consistent focus on Brazilian political economy with increasing attention to environmental issues and technological impacts. His recent work demonstrates sophisticated use of natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to address causal questions in political economy. The articles reveal a researcher deeply engaged with both theoretical questions in economics and practical policy implications, particularly for developing countries.
Dahis is actively involved in academic mentorship, offering supervision hours for students and postdocs. His teaching materials suggest engagement with both undergraduate and graduate instruction in economics.
- Co-founder of Data Basis (Base dos Dados), a nonprofit startup making high-quality data universally accessible in Brazil
- Affiliated with SoDa Labs and CDES research groups
- Active participant in the academic community with presence on Google Scholar, GitHub, and ORCID
Dahis maintains an open door policy for academic discussions and offers specialized consultations for Monash University students through scheduled appointments. His work with Data Basis demonstrates a commitment to building research infrastructure that benefits academics, journalists, policymakers, and developers across Brazil.
