Economics at the Service of People
The Nobel Prize of Economics awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer celebrates a revolution in economics. It is a well-deserved distinction of... Read More
Blog & News
Blog
62 days in Gambia: A life experience story by a NOVAFRICA Intern
During this summer I had the opportunity to participate on a field-experiment on migration and development economics as a research assistant. The internship took place... Read More
Tavneet Suri: Insights from her Work
Tavneet Suri is the Louis E. Seley Professor of Applied Economics and an Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management.... Read More
Leonard Wantchekon: Insights from his Work
Activist turned scholar Leonard Wantchekon is well-known for his research in Political Economy and Development Economics, particularly on the topics of democracy and governance, resource... Read More
Paul Collier: Insights from his Work
Currently, Sir Paul Collier is Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the Blavatnik School of Government and a Professorial Fellow of St Antony’s College... Read More
Gerard Padró-i-Miquel: Insights from his Work
Gerard Padró-i-Miquel is a professor of economics and political science at Yale University and a renowned economist for his contribution to the field of political... Read More
Europe is cool!
Britain votes to leave the European Union. Yellows vests color and unrest France and other European countries. Several European governments are elected with a mandate... Read More
A talk with Erwin Bulte
On October 31st, 2018, Erwin Bulte gave a talk in the NOVAFRICA Seminar Series. His seminar was entitled “ Toward an Understanding of the Welfare Effects of Nudges: ... Read More
News
NOVAFRICA Podcast: Effects of Economic and Social Incentives on Bureaucratic Quality: Experimental Evidence from Sierra Leone
We have released the episode 4 of the 6th season of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks with Maarten Voors, from Wageningen University, focuses on his paper... Read More
NOVAFRICA News: 2024 NOVAFRICA Conference: Registration is Open!
It is that time of the year again, and we are excited to announce that the 2024 NOVAFRICA conference on Economic Development is around the corner... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Ethnofederalism and Ethnic Voting
On Wednesday, May 22nd, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 011 of the Carcavelos campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Roland Hodler... Read More
NOVAFRICA Podcast: Polygyny and the Economic Determinants of Family Formation Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
We have released the Episode 3 of the 6th Season of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks with Augustin Tapsoba, from Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), focuses on... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Using role models to inspire marginalized groups: A cautionary tale
On Wednesday, May 8th, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 005 of the Carcavelos campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Gaia Narciso... Read More
NOVAFRICA Podcast: The International Transmission of Democratic Values: Evidence from the African Diaspora
Episode 2 of the 6th Season of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development was recorded with Marco Manacorda, from Queen Mary University, London. Our guest talked about... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Effects of Economics and Social Incentives on Bureaucratic Quality – Experimental Evidence from Sierra Leone
On Wednesday, April 17th, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 005 of the Carcavelos campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Maarten Voors from the Wageningen... Read More
NOVAFRICA Podcast: Forced Displacement, Mental Health, and Child Development: Evidence from the Rohingya Refugees
Episode 1 of the 6th Season of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development was recorded with Abu Siddique, from Royal Holloway University of London. Our guest talked... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Polygyny and the Economic Determinants of Family Formation Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
On Wednesday, April 10th, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 005 of the Carcavelos campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Augustin Tapsoba... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: The International Transmission of Democratic Values – Evidence from the African Diaspora
On Wednesday, April 3rd, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 005 of the Carcavelos Campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Centre welcomes Marco Manacorda... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Tales of Tiny Travelers – Understanding Refugee Children’s Life Outcomes
On Wednesday, March 27th, at 3:30pm (Lisbon time), in Room D 005 of the Carcavelos campus of Nova SBE, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Sandra Rozo... Read More
NOVAFRICA News: 2024 PhD Summer School on Development Economics
Nova SBE is offering the PhD Summer School on Development Economics to students and professionals who wish to advance their curriculum and knowledge. The PhD... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Forced Displacement, Mental Health, and Child Development: Evidence from the Rohingya Refugees
On Wednesday, March 13th, at 3.30pm (Lisbon time), on Room D 005 the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Abu Siddique from Royal Holloway University of London to... Read More