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Rui C. Silva is a Professor of Finance and Haddad Chair in Entrepreneurship at the Nova School of Business and Economics. He is also a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His research focuses on corporate finance, labor economics, institutional impacts on innovation, and behavioral finance, with notable contributions to understanding mergers' mental health effects, bankruptcy dynamics, and the interplay between credit ratings and political systems. Silva's work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in distressed firms and employee well-being. He has published in top-tier journals like Management Science, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Finance.
His research interests span corporate governance, financial distress, and the role of institutions in fostering innovation. Notable projects include analyzing how credit rating agencies influence election outcomes and the physiological/spiritual dimensions of economic decision-making. Silva collaborates extensively with global scholars, evident in co-authored works with experts like Ramin Baghai and Gregor Matvos.
While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and affiliations reflect scholarly impact. His current projects include studies on trademark valuation and gender exposure to firm shocks. Silva’s work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing both theoretical and policy-relevant questions in finance and economics.
