How is our community changing the course of the future?
To Nova SBE, positive impact shall have a relationship to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our community is committed to foster dialogue and action, by disseminating knowledge, launching innovative projects, supporting organizations' transformation, and leading by example, as responsible citizens. This is the space that will provide the know-how so that the best and most innovative talent, such as yours, can play its role. If you want to lead the future and be at the forefront of change, this is your way in.
Labor Income Tax Progressivity and Fiscal Multipliers
Fiscal multipliers depend on several structural characteristics of each economy. How do they depend on labor income tax progressivity?
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From survival to prosperity of social organizations in Portugal
Frequently asked questions and answers at this time of uncertainty
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Encouraging European solidarity: an unconditional basic income
We are living in extraordinary and exceptional times. Many have lost their jobs and incomes. The crisis is first and foremost a public-health crisis, but its economic repercussions demand a response which manifests our solidarity and which can help ensure basic living conditions throughout Europe and the well-being of all.
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Hey Homo Economicus – Are You Still Alive?
Sustainable start-ups kick off transformation and innovation towards sustainable development and system change. But who is the one behind the venture?
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Orquestra Sem Fronteiras | Orchestra Without Borders
Orquestra Sem Fronteiras (Orchestra Without Borders) exists to support young musicians and reduce social and cultural inequalities through music.
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Meet Inês Relvas - Nova SBE Alumna
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Meet Bárbara Leão de Carvalho - Nova SBE Alumna
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Meet Margarida Fezas Vital - Nova SBE Alumna
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Meet Jo Dietrich - Nova SBE Student
An inspiring CEMS MIM student at Nova SBE, recently recognized Forbes Under 30. Founder of ZAEM to bring youth thinking into companies.
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Meet João Albino - Nova SBE Alumnus
João is a successful Entrepreneur living in Mexico City and a big fan of mobility. He is the co-founder of Urbvan and together with an amazing team they're building a network based on people needs in urban areas. João holds a BSc. in Economics from Nova SBE, and a MSc. in Strategic Marketing from Cranfield Business School (UK).
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Made in Portugal: A recipe to fight the opioid crisis
Opioid abuse is one of the biggest challenges currently faced by American society. Twenty-five years ago, Portugal too was amidst a drug epidemic. The Portuguese strategy to fight the drug epidemic had at its core the idea that drug addicts are not criminals, but rather patients who need help. And you know what? It succeeded.
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Why media platforms have an incentive problem and Nova SBE Awareness Student Club’s purpose
Is there a reason for the recent rise in populism across the globe? If so, how can we correct it? We think we found a solution.
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Brown sugar, how come you taste so good?
More than 40 countries around the world have introduced or are considering introducing soda taxes. These instruments aim to reduce the consumption of products whose prices do not reflect their true social costs by making them comparatively more expensive. In Portugal, the soda tax is particularly interesting to study because there is a clear incentive for manufacturers of drinks with sugar content at or above the threshold to reformulate recipes and avoid paying the higher tax.
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Act, The Floor is Yours!
Omnis Civitas Contra se Divisa non stabit is the moto commanding our alma mater. It literally means that every city divided against itself will vanish. That is exactly what we, at Nova Debate, embraced over the last term and what we should always aim at, especially in times like the ones we are going through now.
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Childhood interventions: impacts on health, schooling, and socioeconomic outcomes
The first years of life are crucial for health and well-being throughout life’s course. During our childhood years, we are more malleable and receptive to external influence and this implies that there is an opportunity to promote the development of cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
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Challenges and opportunities in aging societies
Our challenge is to allow individuals to remain as active as possible and to age as healthily as possible, maintaining their functional capacity. We need not only to alleviate the pressures of aging on the economy but also, and above all, to guarantee the quality of life.
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Health Literacy — The Value of Good, Timely, Evidence-based Information
In a life-threatening disease for which a cure is not yet discovered, knowledge about the most promising treatments and how to access them can be determinant for a patient’s life.
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Advertising Effectiveness: The Impact of Advertising Creativity and Emotional Media Context
It is crucial for brands and managers to understand if their advertising efforts are effective.
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“Snitches get stitches” — The impact of corruption and whistle blowing
Nurturing ethical virtues in companies has benefits for stakeholders and corporations and creates positive impacts on the companies’ financial performance. Nevertheless, in recent years, we witnessed reports of ethical misconduct and corruption seems to arise as one of the most perpetuating issues in our society.
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How to build and advertise a successful startup
Cristina Almeida, Alumna and Head of Platform at MAZE, shares with us valuable insights learned on Week 11 in MAZE X.
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How to hack selling as an entrepreneur
Cristina Almeida, Alumna and Head of Platform at MAZE-Impact, shares with us what MAZE X learned from Miguel Arroia from Salesforce on week 9 of their 2019 Maze X impact startup programme.
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Self-driving vehicles potential impacts on our society
As the world moves towards a place immerse of technology, self-driving capabilities are becoming a reality in our society and are affecting people’s daily lives.
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Retirement age: One size does not fit all
The European population is ageing, challenging both the financial and social sustainability of pension systems. By 2050, Portugal will face one of the most alarming scenarios, with roughly two people aged 65 or more for every three at working age — almost doubling the 2016 figure. Reforms in the health system and the labor market are of utmost importance to ensure our pension system remains financially and socially stable throughout the ageing process of our society.
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Pioneering recycling: deposit return on campus and across Portugal
Demand for single-use cans and bottles is growing each year, but many of these containers end up in our oceans, streets, and landfills. Deposit return systems seek to combat this waste by offering a financial incentive for consumers to return their empty beverage containers for recycling. As Portugal gets ready to launch national deposit return legislation, Nova SBE is pioneering its own container deposit program.
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We all have a role to play. What is yours?
We know how much potential each member of our community has. From staff to researchers, from corporate to non-profit organizations. Whether you are producing relevant research, an idea that could be turned into an impactful project, or you're becoming an expert in a sustainability-related field. We want to help you discover your purpose and share it.
We are committed to every single person, and your voice can make a difference.
Join us and help us inspire tangible change.
Create and get involved in real projects now!
Here, you can choose to participate in ongoing initiatives or propose new ones to the community. At the end of each academic year, you will get your Global Commitment CV, with your measured contribution to the UN SDG. If you do not have an @novasbe.pt email and you would like to get access to this platform, please email us at roletoplay@novasbe.pt and we will help you.
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