Recognized for his ability to translate complex economic concepts into actionable insights, Pedro Brinca helps leaders and executives understand the macroeconomic forces that shape strategic decisions and the business environment.
At Nova SBE, he teaches Macroeconomics and holds several academic leadership roles.
He also serves on the Advisory Board of Portugal’s Treasury and Public Debt Management Agency (IGCP) and is a research fellow at various national and international research centers.
With a career that bridges academic research and real-world application, Pedro has collaborated with institutions such as the European Central Bank, the European University Institute, and the Universities of Stockholm and Minnesota.
He is currently part of the international research group “Immigration: A Modern Macroeconomic Approach,” funded by the Norwegian Research Council, and leads projects on financial literacy, structural transformation, and the economic impact of public and technological policies.
His research focuses on macroeconomics, business cycle fluctuations, and economic policy, with a particular emphasis on quantifying the real-world effects of public and structural policies.
His work has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Monetary Economics and the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, and he is a co-author of a chapter in the Handbook of Macroeconomics. He is also Associate Editor of Notas Económicas and sits on the Editorial Board of the Portuguese Economic Journal.
Beyond academia, Pedro Brinca is one of Portugal’s most influential economic commentators. As a resident analyst on RTP and a regular columnist in national media, he frequently participates in television debates and opinion columns, offering clear and insightful analysis of the challenges facing the Portuguese and global economy.
Combining analytical rigor, pedagogical clarity, and an applied perspective, Pedro Brinca strives to bring economic science closer to decision-making, helping leaders and organizations interpret the macroeconomic dynamics that drive growth, policy, and the future of business.