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ISSUE #12, Dec 2023

Research E-News

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Miguel Pina e Cunha won the PREP 2023 Community Awar

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Miguel Pina e Cunha won the PREP 2023 Community Award with the Essay published in Strategic Organization in 2019. “Paradox theory and the paradox of success‎” has been named the 2024 SO! WHAT award winner for the best SOapbox Essay published in the journal five years earlier. The award-winner is chosen by considering citations of the essay in ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, and other indications of impact.

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Mattia Fracchia won the Weiss Family Distinguished Paper Award 

Nova SBE PhD student Mattia Fracchia won the prestigious Weiss Family Distinguished Paper Award at the North East Universities Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference. Amid 728 applications, his paper emerged as one of the five winners, underlining the exceptional quality of his work. Mattia's award-winning paper is not only a personal milestone but also positions Nova SBE at the forefront of impactful research. The meticulous selection made by the organizing committee highlights the caliber and innovative spirit that drives Nova SBE's academic community. The awards come with eight years of eligibility to apply to the Weiss Fund for research support.

Spotlight

Batista, C., & Mckenzie, D. (2023). Testing classic theories of migration in the lab. Journal Of International Economics, 145, [103826].

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Publications

  • Amador, J., Melo Gouveia, C., & Pimenta, A. C. (2023). COVID-19, lockdowns and international trade: Evidence from firm-level data. Empirical Economics, 65, 2427-2466.

  • Brito, D., & Vasconcelos, H. (2023). Competitive effects of mergers and of spectrum divestment remedies in mobile telecommunication markets. Telecommunications Policy, [102626].

  • Costa, B. R., & Ferreira, L. F. (2023). Cash conversion cycle across industries: Airlines versus fast-moving consumer goods industry. Accounting and Management Review | Revista de Contabilidade e Gestão, 27(1), 87-117.

  • Pimentel, B. D. M., & Ramírez, G. (2023). Davids and Goliaths: Hidden champions in an age of industrial policy. The Economists’ Voice, 20(1), 5-14.

Achievements

  • Leid Zejnilovic won the Pedagogical Innovation Award 2023

    Leid Zejnilovic was awarded with an honorary distinction, the Pedagogical Innovation Award 2023 of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, within the scope of the university’s 50th birthday.

  • Nova SBE at the 21st position in the Financial Times ranking

    Nova SBE has continued its successful path as a frontrunner in education and research: our school rose three places and achieved the 21st position in the Financial Times ranking for European Business Schools, the best position ever achieved by a Portuguese school. We are also the only school in Portugal to make the TOP 25 in the three-year consolidated ranking.

  • New episode of Design Thinking Roundtable with Tanya Bhandari

    Anne-Laure Fayard just launched the most recent episode of the Design Thinking Roundtable with Tanya Bhandari, Design Director at ⁠YLabs⁠ in Kigali, Rwanda, and a communication designer who has been working in the social impact space for over a decade. In this episode, reflecting on the projects she has been involved in, she stressed the power of co-design, where young people lead the process and participate from beginning to end.

  • Fundação Amelia de Mello awarded our PhD students

    Every year the Fundação Amelia de Mello awards our PhD students for their outstanding work. From this year the foundation is also providing a new award for students visiting an abroad institution. The awards are a recognition of the PhD students’ motivation, dedication, and commitment throughout the PhD journey.


    Best student awards for the year 22/23 (curricular part) 

    1. Nuno Ribeiro | PhD in Management
    2. José Mesquita Gabriel | PhD in Economics and Finance

    Best PhD Dissertation awards for the year 22/23 

    1. Tomé Salgueiro | PhD in Management
    2. Stefanus Leeffers | PhD in Economics and Finance

    International Research Visits Award for the academic year 23/24

    1. Ana Melissa Ferreira | PhD in Economics and Finance
    2. Franziska Hittmair | PhD in Management
    3. Luis Teles Morais| PhD in Economics and Finance
    4. Priya Krishnan | PhD in Management
    5. Ricardo Coelho da Silva | PhD in Management
    6. Stefano Grancini | PhD in Economics and Finance
    7. Valter Nóbrega | PhD in Economics and Finance


  • Nova SBE congratulates our PhD students 

    Nova SBE congratulates our PhD students for successfully defending their thesis:


    Ana Villanova, PhD in Management

    Thesis: “Everyday creativity in extraordinary times: exploring the dynamics of creative cycles and strategic improvisation during the major crisis”

    Supervisor: Miguel Pina e Cunha


    Iryna Sabat, PhD in Economics

    Thesis: “Essays on Health Economics”

    Supervisor: Pedro Pita Barros


    Laman Orujova, PhD in Economics

    Thesis: “Essays in Poverty Measurement”

    Supervisor: Susana Peralta


    Pedro Freitas, PhD in Economics

    Thesis: “Essays in Student Assessment and Teacher Quality”

    Supervisors: Ana Balcão Reis and 

    Luís Catela Nunes


    Robert Hill, PhD in Finance

    Thesis: “Essays in Financial Econometrics”

    Supervisor: Paulo Rodrigues


    Tomé Salgueiro, PhD in Management

    Thesis: “Three Essays on Hybrid Organizations”

    Supervisor: Ricardo Zózimo


  • Pedro Santa Clara elected Personality of the Year  

    Pedro Santa Clara and his commitment to technological teaching was unanimously chosen as Personality of the Year by the jury of the awards Os Melhores & As Maiores do Portugal Tecnológico, awarded by Exame Informática, with the support of VISÃO, which distinguishing the personalities, innovations, brands, and organizations that stood out most in Portugal in the area of technology.

Researchers on Media

Eduardo Costa

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In the context of the discussion of the State Budget proposal for 2024,  Eduardo Costa was interviewed by Sob Escuta (Rádio Observador podcast) about the challenges facing the health sector.

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Graham Miller

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Graham Miller assumed the academic direction of Nova SBE's Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality and that was mentioned in several media such as Turisver, Lider Magazine, Expresso, and Ambitur, among others.

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José Tavares

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José Tavares wrote the essay “Temos de falar sobre nós: regime, lamento e esperanças” for the Expresso newspaper magazine in which he addresses the origin of the threats to the democratic regime.

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Miguel Ferreira

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Miguel Ferreira gave an interview to Antena1 in the scope of the second edition of Finanças para Todos where he explained that “Women make up 65 percent of participants, for various reasons (…) "they are more aware of the importance of financial literacy and often, in the household, women may be the ones who manage the family budget".

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Milton Sousa

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Milton Sousa gave an interview to Visão on whether is diversity good or bad for business. The most correct answer is “it depends”. He presented many studies on the topic that reached very different conclusions. He stated that “in most cases, the lack of diversity will affect performance, but there is a sweet spot and then there is a point at which too much diversity can become negative”.

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Nova SBE WiTH Africa

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Nova SBE WiTH Africa, a Nova SBE initiative that results from a partnership between the Nova SBE Data Science Knowledge Center and the Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality, has just launched an update to its platform with the availability of a new functionality that allows the generation and download of personalized reports on tourism performance in African countries. This report update was mentioned in Opção Turismo, Publituris, and Turisver.

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Pedro Brinca

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Pedro Brinca was at 3 às 11 (RTP) and  SIC Notícias Manhã commented on the new inflation numbers release and growth prospects for Portugal and the Euro Area. He also commented on the outlook for inflation, GDP, and interest rates in the Eurozone in ECO. He was interviewed by Público regarding the potential correction in the housing market and the new capital requirement for mortgage credit for banks. About the new unemployment numbers he was on Esta Manhã (TVI) and 3 às 17 (RTP). About the Bank of Portugal’s Ethics Committee regarding the availability expressed by the Governor to assume the role of prime minister he spoke to TSF, CNN, and RTP. He gave also interviews to SIC Notícias on the fact that the government let down the planned tax increase on cars first registered before 2007, and to Sábado regarding the comparative growth and living conditions between Romania and Portugal. His work “Wine Sector – Assessment of Socioeconomic Impact in Portugal” was quoted in Visão, Dinheiro Vivo, Jornal Económico, and Lusa, among others.

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Pedro Brinca and Susana Peralta

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Pedro Brinca and Susana Peralta commented on the overall government budget situation, debt burden, and increases to pensions, for 360 (RTP).

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Pedro Freitas

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Pedro Freitas was invited to the Expresso podcast Money. Money, Money to speak about if it is still worth studying? To TSF and Dinheiro Vivo, made comments about the importance of education in the job market.

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Pedro Martins

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Pedro Martins gave an interview to Expresso about the four-day week experience where he recalls that “the pilot project had a relatively low level of participation and will have few small companies and also few companies from traditional sectors of activity”. Which “makes it difficult to extrapolate the results to the Portuguese economy”, he highlights. As a result, “great caution must be exercised. A more generalized reduction in working hours, with legal changes, requires further studies”, emphasizes Pedro Martins, considering that “it would be interesting to develop this type of experience in the public sector.”

Pedro Pita Barros

Pedro Pita Barros was interviewed by Expresso about the debts owed by public hospitals to external suppliers reached 2.3 billion euros. Still regarding the National Health Service (SNS) e spoke to Visão on the emergency state: portrait in numbers with stories of those who fight for the SNS. To RTP we analyzed the health situation in Portugal. Also to RTP and CNN, he analyzed the disagreements between the Government and doctors.

Pedro Santa Clara

Pedro Santa Clara gave an interview to Jornal Económico about the Educational system problems. He said, “The education system that has been taught in schools for several decades is obsolete.”

Pedro Oliveira

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Pedro Oliveira, in the scope of the Portugal Mobi Summit, was quoted by Dinheiro Vivo, Jornal de Notícias, and Diário de Notícias, on Nova SBE's ambition to be carbon neutral by 2040/2045. He also gave his vision for our country in 20 years to SOL.

Susana Peralta

Susana Peralta gave an interview to Correio da Manhã and Sábado on how the social sector is fundamental to combating poverty and exclusion in Portugal. She also gave her opinion to Exame on how more transparency for fighting corruption should be on the measures to the new cycle political. She was also quoted in Lider Magazine about the challenges and future of education in analytics. To Diário de Notícias she spoke about the limit of the use of AI in war.

Researchers Corner

Navigating the Philosophical Foundations of Empirical Science

This fall semester brought me an insightful journey into the philosophical foundations of science. When our cohort started the RRBM Doctoral seminar, we all had similar questions, some of which I believe may suit management academics from different levels: What role do values play in science? How can we as scientists contribute to the progress in the science of business and management, and progress in humanity through our research? What does it mean to be a responsible social scientist in the business disciplines?

The course was a semester-long exploration, with students across different business disciplines, that provided us with a better understanding of how to advance science and how can science contribute to society. Here are some important insights:

  • The course instilled in us the essence of scientific reasoning and explanation, fostering critical thinking skills crucial for navigating the intricacies of empirical science, as well as communication abilities, empowering us to articulate nuanced ideas with clarity.
  • Delving into both the natural and social sciences, we addressed the unique challenges posed by social science research, equipping us with discipline-specific knowledge.
  • The course prompted reflections on the role of values in science, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of our scholarly pursuits.
  • Beyond disciplinary boundaries, the curriculum invited contemplation on the global impact of scientific progress. It prompted us to ponder how science, particularly in business and management, can contribute not only to academic advancement but also to the broader betterment of humanity.

By delving into the responsibility of scientists to produce credible knowledge, there was a significant emphasis on openness, transparency, and reproducibility, which echoes the growing momentum in scientific communities toward ensuring the reliability of empirical findings. The discussions around the focus of business research on addressing real-world problems, and the transition from merely "That's interesting" to "That's important", resonated deeply with all the participants. This also mirrors the broader initiatives in responsible research, including special issues and awards for impactful contributions. In a world where misunderstandings about the philosophical foundations of empirical science can impede progress, this course equipped us to navigate these complexities. It serves as a compass guiding us from scientific curiosity to socially impactful research, aligning with the evolving landscape of responsible and meaningful scholarship.

As we move forward, armed with a refined understanding of our roles as (aspiring) researchers, this course has undoubtedly shaped our academic journey. As scientists, we feel more qualified to embrace our roles as ethical and responsible contributors to the scientific landscape, fostering a commitment to responsible research that transcends disciplinary boundaries.

Rita Nascimento

PhD Student in Management at Nova SBE


Opinion Articles

Events

  • Anne-Laure Fayard hosted the “From Ideas to Impact: Navigating Digital Health Innovation” webinar

    Anne-Laure Fayard was the host of the “From Ideas to Impact: Navigating Digital Health Innovation” webinar by Devin Mann, from NYU School of Medicine, Center for Health and Human Rights, and Strategic Director at NYU Langone Health. The event discussed NYU's digital health innovations in RPM, Generative AI, and their impact on patient care and practitioner support. The webinar was co-organized by the Open & User Innovation Knowledge Center and the Master's in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MIEI). She also facilitated a PhD seminar on social innovation organized by the Professorship for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability of Prof. Dr. Ali Aslan Gümüsay from Ludwig-Maximilians- University of Munich

  • Alex Armand at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa 50th anniversary 

    Alex Armand attended the Universidade Nova de Lisboa 50th anniversary event. He addressed the new doctorates as the winner of the first ERC scholarship in Economics in Portugal with the project “The global impact of coastal water contamination on economic development" leaving advice on how to conduct a research project.

  • Pedro Brinca presented a Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the wine sector in Portugal 

    Pedro Brinca participated in an ACIBEV event where he presented a Socioeconomic Impact Assessment in Portugal of the wine sector, coordinated by him and which tried to convey the real relevance of this sector in the economy and employment in Portugal.

  • Pedro Oliveira at the XXV Executive Digest Conference

    Pedro Oliveira debated Portugal's direction and purpose at the XXV Executive Digest Conference and participated in the “Towards Net-Zero Cities” initiative, which focused on the role of cities in the energy transition and the evolution of the path to decarbonization in urban areas, which will integrate the network of chairs on energy transition, of which our school is recently part, promoted by the Repsol Foundation. He was also at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Universidade Nova de Lisboa and at the "demoday" of the Patient Innovation Bootcamp.

  • João Duarte participated in APREN's conference

    João Duarte participated in the conference of APREN - Associação Portuguesa de Energias Renováveis - dedicated to renewables in the Offshore Wind panel in Portugal: where are we and what remains to be done?

  • Pedro Pita Barros at III Jornadas de Gestão de Risco Hospitalar

    It was under the motto "Walking together towards quality and patient safety" that the Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (CHTS) held the III Jornadas de Gestão de Risco Hospitalar. The event featured a conference, entitled "Economy and Health", given by Pedro Pita Barros. He also participated in the 4th edition of the Digital Health Summit 2023, an initiative by PremiValor Consulting whose objective is “to enhance Innovation in Health, to improve the quality of life of users, the working conditions of health professionals, and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of hospitals and other health care providers.”

  • Rodrigo Tavares at an initiative of the Brazil Europe Integration Forum

    Rodrigo Tavares participated in the discussion about the challenges of the ESG agenda and the opportunities for the coming years in an initiative of the Brazil Europe Integration Forum.

  • Susana Peralta at the 2nd edition of the Challenging the Future

    Susana Peralta was present in the 2nd edition of the Challenging the Future cycle, promoted by BNP Paribas Portugal, which explored the theme “Education Today: New Frontiers”. The debate analyzed the critical need to reorganize university curricula to align with developments in the job market. Participants recognized challenges, such as poverty in schools and a shortage of teachers, highlighting the importance of using technologies, such as ChatGPT, to personalize education and prepare students for new professions. He also participated in a conference, organized by Just a Change, which is dedicated to rehabilitating houses in housing poverty, which will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to debate housing poverty.

  • Data Science Social Database team at the 8th ISACA Conference 

    The Nova SBE Data Science Social Database team was present at the 8th International Conference of the ISACA Lisbon Chapter. Cátia Cohen, Strategic Project Manager, presented the Social Database project and also participated in the “In Data We Trust” Debate Panel.

  • Pedro Santa Clara and João Duarte debated education at the Innovators Forum

    Pedro Santa Clara and João Duarte participated in the first edition of the Innovators Forum whose main topic was Education. The national and international experts present addressed topics such as the role of technology in Education, future skills, new educational models, reskilling, and upskilling.

  • Pedro Vicente participated in NOVA Science and Innovation Day

    Pedro Vicente participated in NOVA Science and Innovation Day in the panel Highlights and Insights at NOVA: 2023 in review (part II). The event aims to celebrate research excellence and innovation at the University, highlighting the excellent research developed at NOVA and its impact on society. The program has a particular focus on the interdisciplinarity and impact of research produced at the University.


  • Cátia Batista at the Social Conference | Business Sustainability: The challenges of demography and housing.

    Cátia Batista was one of the speakers at Jornal de Negócios Social Conference | Business Sustainability: The challenges of demography and housing. She participated in the debate on How to combat demographic winter in Portugal? This event is part of the cycle of conferences and talks of the Business Sustainability 20|30 initiative, an editorial initiative to promote and disseminate the best Sustainability practices in Portugal and around the world.

  • Jenny Hoobler discussed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion research and representation

    Jenny Hoobler participated in a panel discussion featuring esteemed experts who will illuminate various facets of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) research and representation. She addressed the importance of non-US samples, expanding the geographical lens through which we view research.
    The event was sponsored by the Academy of Management and organized by the amazing Lindsay Y. Dhanani, Assistant Professor at Rutgers University.

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Other News

  • Nova SBE established an Appointment Committee for the endowed chair selection 

    Nova SBE established an Appointment Committee to oversee the endowed chair selection process and to ensure that the process remains impartial, rigorous, and aligned with the school's values and objectives. Additionally, it promotes accountability and transparency in the decision-making process.
    The committee consists of the following members: Dean (Chair of the committee), Vice-Dean of Faculty and Research, President of the Faculty Council, President of Fundação Alfredo de Sousa, donor representative of the chair (if applicable), faculty representatives (a diverse group of faculty members, typically three chaired professors appointed by the Dean), and, if deemed appropriate by the Dean, an external expert with relevant industry or academic experience may be invited to serve to provide valuable insights.

  • Nova SBE VOICE Leadership Initiative

    Nova SBE and Nova SBE Executive Education launched the Nova SBE VOICE Leadership initiative (see the wrap-up event video) to boost an ecosystem of partners around the challenge of the Portuguese economy's low competitiveness. It already has 20 partners from public and private sectors, encompassing associations and foundations, and the esteemed support of His Excellency, the President of Portugal.

    So, if within your research area, you think you can play an important part as a Nova SBE VOICE Leadership mentor or trainer, then register here (content in Portuguese). And if you own a Small or Medium-sized Company or know anyone who does, please apply here. Applications are running!

  • Revista NOVA Science is out

    Our rectory has launched the Revista NOVA Science. Give it a look here since there are some of our faculty and research highlighted on it.  

Good to know

PhD applications are now open!

Start your PhD journey at Nova SBE. Join Nova SBE on your next development journey. If your field is Management or Economics & Finance - you're in the right place! The best candidates will be offered a fellowships for four years. Apply here until January 31, 2024.



Teresa e Alexandre Soares dos Santos Library updates on our Working Papers Series

Our library has some exciting Mid-Term updates on our Working Papers Series.  Here's a quick snapshot of our progress:

Submission & Distribution Balance: 23 papers

View Papers: (https://www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en/Nova-SBE-BSR/)

Subscribe: https://hq.ssrn.com/login/pubSignInJoin.cfm?link=Nova-SBE-BSR

Dashboard with usage details: https://hq.ssrn.com/RPS/Dashboard.cfm?id=4060372

Curious about the impact of our Research Paper Series? See below some of the organizations that access our collection.

1. Chugai Pharma Europe

2. Franklin Templeton Investments

3. The University of Chicago

4. Erasmus University Rotterdam

5. Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands

6. Law School Admission Council (LSAC)

7. European Commission

8. City University of Hong Kong

9. Duke University

10. University of Toronto

11. University of Sydney

12. Universidade Nova de Lisboa

13. Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

14. Banco de Portugal

15. ICN Business School

16. Imperial College London

17. UC Berkeley

18. University of Cambridge

19. University of Edinburgh Business School

20. Universidad Pablo de Olavide

21. Inter-American Development Bank

22. UCLA

23. Princeton University

24. Università Bocconi

25. University of Manchester

Exciting times ahead! If you want to be a part of this submit your working paper to the library today!

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