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A Generic Architecture for the Digitization of Government Procurement Processes
Noce, Irapuan; Carvalho, João Álvaro; Amaral, Luís; Cerejeira, João; Camões, Pedro J.; Ferreira, Isabel; Cunha, SandraThe implementation of government information systems has been a means to improve social, political, and economic conditions and the quality of life of its citizens. However, the systems of the governments are very different and even within a country there are distinctions between the federal, state, local and agency levels according to their specific context and capabilities. Among the governmental systems, ele...
CLICTOUR - Roteiro para o turismo sustentável nas áreas protegidas do norte de ...
Sousa, Rita; Vieira, António; Silva, Luís; Ribeiro, Sara; Melo, Ana Duarte; Bento-Gonçalves, António; Viana, Artur; Gião, Cristiana GomesA indústria do turismo desempenha um papel de elevada relevância nas economias nacionais e regionais a nível global. Com o crescente interesse na visitação de áreas protegidas, muitas destas regiões, anteriormente intocadas, têm-se transformado em destinos turísticos de importância significativa e amplamente populares, atraindo um número elevado de visitantes anualmente. Ao mesmo tempo, várias áreas naturais e ...
Leverage decisions and manager characteristics: evidence for European banks [Ab...
Cerejeira, João; Carvalho, MargaritaUsing data from European banks, the results show that younger managers are riskprone and less conservative in leverage decisions. Moreover, it is observed that for higher levels of leverage more experienced managers tend to increase leverage. This is also true for managers with a longer tenure as they may bring their personal preferences towards risk. However, this effect differs according to the level of lever...
Leverage decisions and manager characteristics: Evidence for european banks
Cerejeira, João; Carvalho, MargaritaThis study assesses how manager’s characteristics influence leverage decisions. Using data from European banks, the results show that younger managers are riskprone and less conservative in leverage decisions. Moreover, it is observed that for higher levels of leverage more experienced managers tend to increase leverage. This is also true for managers with a longer tenure as they may bring their personal prefer...
Do wildfires burn tourism intentions? The case of Portugal
Cerejeira, João; Sousa, Rita; Bernardo, Carolina Tavares Silva; Bento-Gonçalves, AntónioFire intensity and size incite visitation decrease and recreational losses, relevant tourism variables for European economies. As a result of climate change, this reality is becoming more evident. Due to significant gaps in analyzing the relationship between wildfires and tourism demand, this paper aims to explain how tourism demand reacts to wildfires in Portugal. We use a novel approach in these studies and e...
Minimum wage and financially distressed firms: Another one bites the dust
Alexandre, Fernando; Bação, P.; Cerejeira, João; Costa, H.; Portela, MiguelSince late 2014, Portuguese Governments adopted ambitious minimum wage policies. Using linked employer-employee data, we provide an econometric evaluation of the impact of those policies. Our estimates suggest that minimum wage increases reduced employment growth and profitability, in particular for financially distressed firms. We also conclude that minimum wage increases had a positive impact on firms’ exit, ...
On the development of a regional climate change adaptation plan: Integrating mo...
Gonçalves, Catarina; Honrado, João P.; Cerejeira, João; Sousa, Rita; Vaz, Ana Sofia; Alves, Manuela; Araújo, Miguel; Carvalho-Santos, CláudiaClimate change is expected to have strong social-ecological implications, with global but especially regional and local challenges. To assess the climatic vulnerability of a given territory, it is necessary to evaluate its exposure to climate change and its adaptive capacity. This study describes the development of an Action Plan for Adapting to Climate Change in the Tâmega and Sousa Region, a mountainous inter...
A Semana Santa de Braga: impacto económico, perfil do visitante e satisfação
Cerejeira, João; Correia, Isabel M.; Sousa, Sílvia Cristina CondutoA Semana Santa de Braga constitui, não apenas um fenómeno religioso, mas, sobretudo, um evento cultural que atrai, ano após ano, um número significativo de turistas. Motivado pelo impacto económico estimado para o ano de 2017, que traduz a inegável relevância deste evento para a economia da cidade e da região, o presente estudo pretende caracterizar o perfil do visitante para assim contribuir para a oferta de p...
IZA COVID-19 Crisis response monitoring: The second phase of the crisis
Eichhorst, Werner; Marx, Paul; Rinne, Ulf; Böheim, René; Leoni, Thomas; Tobin, Steven; Sweetman, Arthur; Ferreira, Priscila; Cerejeira, JoãoAs the pandemic continues and countries experience a massive second wave, labor markets continue to be heavily affected. At the same time, countries have started to extend, but also adjust stabilization measures initially introduced at the outset of the crisis. As of today, three main elements of crisis response require particular attention: the further development of short-time work schemes, ad hoc income prot...
Minimum wage and financially distressed firms: another one bites the dust
Alexandre, Fernando; Bação, Pedro Miguel Avelino; Cerejeira, João; Costa, Hélder; Portela, MiguelSince late 2014, Portuguese Governments adopted ambitious minimum wage policies. Using linked employer-employee data, we provide an econometric evaluation of the impact of those policies. Our estimates suggest that minimum wage increases reduced employment growth and profitability, in particular for financially distressed firms. We also conclude that minimum wage increases had a positive impact on firms’ exit, ...