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Biography

Leonardo Costa has been a member of the faculty and CEGE Research Center at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Católica Porto Business School, since 1998.  In 1990, he graduated in agronomic engineering ‑ agricultural economics specialty ‑ from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) in Lisbon, and in 1993 he completed his master's degree in agricultural economics and rural sociology at the same Institute. In 2001, he earned a PhD in economics from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, and became an assistant professor.

He has research interests and publications in the areas of development studies, agricultural economics and natural resources, innovation, and macroeconomics.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

PhD

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