Causalidade: Da Filosofia à Macroeconomia
Published by
Edições Ex-Libris
Summary
Book on causality from philosophy to macroeconomics.
Nino Valério Matos da Fonseca
Professor of Economics & Tourism, Research & Academic Leader
Viana do Castelo, PT.About
Highly accomplished Professor of Economics and Tourism with over 25 years of experience leading academic programs, conducting impactful research, and driving institutional development. Expert in quantitative methods, macroeconomics, and tourism economics, evidenced by 50+ peer-reviewed publications and a prestigious Thea Sinclair Award. Proven leader in curriculum design, dissertation supervision, and strategic projects, including a UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy, consistently delivering measurable contributions to academic excellence and regional economic understanding.
Work
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
|Coordinator, Advanced Training Course in Economic Analysis of Tourism
Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal
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Summary
Spearheads the development and implementation of an advanced training program focused on the economic analysis of tourism.
Highlights
Designed and will launch a specialized advanced training course, enhancing the institution's offering in tourism economics and quantitative analysis.
Leverages deep expertise in economic modeling and tourism dynamics to structure a curriculum that meets industry and academic demands.
Expected to attract professionals and researchers seeking specialized knowledge in advanced economic analysis techniques for the tourism sector.
Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo
|Scientific Advisor
Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal
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Summary
Provides expert scientific guidance for the development of a UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy, focusing on sustainable development and geotourism.
Highlights
Contributed significantly to the UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy dossier, specifically on management, financial planning, geotourism infrastructure, and sustainable development policies.
Applied economic and sustainability principles to ensure the project's viability and long-term community impact, aligning with UNESCO's global objectives.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to integrate diverse components, including legal, management, human resources, and local community participation strategies.
Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG)
|Integrated Researcher
Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal
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Summary
Conducts advanced research within the Applied Management Research Unit, contributing to scholarly publications and knowledge dissemination.
Highlights
Engages in cutting-edge research in areas such as meta-regression analysis, macroeconomic analysis, and tourism economics, leading to high-impact publications.
Collaborates with national and international researchers, contributing to the advancement of theoretical and applied economics.
Actively involved in peer review for over 15 scientific journals, ensuring the quality and rigor of academic research in relevant fields.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
|Adjunct Professor
Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal
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Summary
Leads academic programs and conducts impactful research in economics and tourism, contributing to institutional development and student success.
Highlights
Taught a diverse portfolio of 10+ courses across Economics, Macroeconomics, and Tourism for undergraduate and graduate programs, consistently receiving positive student feedback.
Mentored and supervised over 30 master's and licentiate/bachelor's dissertations, guiding students through rigorous research methodologies and successful project completion.
Participated in over 60 dissertation defense juries, evaluating and contributing to the academic development of numerous students.
Contributed to institutional governance and academic quality as a Member of the Tourism and Management Course Committees and Coordinator of the Case Study Discipline Committee.
Actively engaged in research, publishing multiple peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals (Scopus/WoS Q1) focusing on tourism economics, growth, and quantitative methods.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
|Assistant Professor (1st and 2nd Trienniums)
Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive instruction and contributed to academic administration across various economic and business disciplines.
Highlights
Taught a wide range of courses including Macroeconomics, Principles of Economics, Tourism Economics, and Quantitative Methods, impacting hundreds of students over 18 years.
Coordinated the Case Study Discipline Committee in Tourism for two academic years, enhancing curriculum relevance and practical application for students.
Represented Assistant Professors on the Department of Economic and Business Sciences Council and the Self-Assessment Committee for the Management Licentiate Degree, influencing institutional policy.
Authored and co-authored several publications and didactic materials, contributing to the academic literature and student learning resources.
Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
|Assistant Professor (1st Triennium)
Guarda, Centro, Portugal
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Summary
Initiated academic career by teaching foundational economic principles and contributing to early institutional development.
Highlights
Delivered instruction in core economic subjects such as Introduction to Economics and International Economic Relations to diverse student cohorts.
Gained foundational experience in curriculum delivery and student engagement within a polytechnic institute setting.
Contributed to the academic environment during a pivotal early stage of professional development.
Education
University of Extremadura
Extremadura, Extremadura, Spain
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PhD
Economics and Business
University of Extremadura
Extremadura, Extremadura, Spain
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Master's
Economics, Business, and Labor
University of Minho
Minho, Norte, Portugal
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Postgraduate (Master's Coursework)
Quantitative Methods in Economics
University of Évora
Évora, Alentejo, Portugal
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Licenciatura (Bachelor's)
Economics
Awards
Thea Sinclair Award for Journal Article Excellence
Awarded By
Tourism Economics
Recognized for outstanding contributions to "Tourism Economics" through the article "Significance bias in the tourism-led growth literature," published in 2020.
Publications
An introduction to meta-regression analysis
Published by
Nova Science Publishers
Summary
Chapter providing an introduction to meta-regression analysis.
Tourism-led growth and granger causality: issues on publication bias
Published by
Chartridge Books Oxford
Summary
Chapter discussing publication bias in tourism-led growth and Granger causality.
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
English
Skills
Econometric & Statistical Software
EViews, Gretl, JMulTi, MATLAB, Oxmetrics, R, SPSS, Stata.
Research Methodologies
Meta-Regression Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, Causality in Economics, Economic Growth Modeling, Time Series Analysis, Panel Data Econometrics, Discrete Choice Models, Program Evaluation, Systematic Literature Reviews, Quantitative Methods, Statistical Forecasting.
Academic Leadership & Administration
Curriculum Development, Program Coordination, Dissertation Supervision, Committee Leadership, Academic Governance, Peer Review, Event Organization, International Student Admissions.
Teaching & Pedagogy
Higher Education Instruction, E-learning/B-learning Design, Critical Thinking, Project-Based Learning, Mentorship, Course Material Development, Learning Outcomes Assessment.
Economic Specializations
Tourism Economics, Sustainable Development, International Economics, Regional Economics, Information Economics, Public Finance, Economic History.
Projects
Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo Candidacy
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Summary
Member of the promotional team for the "Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo" candidacy, contributing to its comprehensive development.
OECD-CERI Project: Fostering and Assessing Students' Creativity and Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Teacher Education
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Summary
Participated as a faculty member in all stages of this international project focused on enhancing and evaluating student creativity and critical thinking in higher education.
Economic Impact Study of Estação Viana Shopping Center
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Summary
Conducted a comprehensive study for the Municipal Council of Viana do Castelo on the economic impact of a new shopping center on local trade.