Samuel Pienknagura presents analysis at CATÓLICA-LISBON on February 24 at 5:00 p.m., with comments from economists João César das Neves, Isabel Horta Correia and João Borges de Assunção.
On February 24 at 5:00 p.m., the presentation of the paper “Industrial Policies: Handle with Care” (Staff Discussion Notes 2025/002) will take place at Auditorium 511 of the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, in Lisbon. The session will be led by Samuel Pienknagura, Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The session will include comments from three renowned portuguese academics and professors at CATÓLICA-LISBON — João César das Neves, Isabel Horta Correia and João Borges Assunção — fostering a high-level debate on the challenges and implications of industrial policies in the current economic context.
The study analyzes the role of industrial policies in contemporary economies, highlighting the need for a careful approach in their design and implementation. The discussion aims to contribute to a deeper public and academic debate on economic policy instruments and their impact on growth and competitiveness.
The initiative brings together policymakers, academics, students, and professionals interested in the fields of economics and public policy.
- Date: February 24, 2026
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Venue: Auditorium 511
- Topic: Industrial Policies: Handle with Care (Staff Discussion Notes 2025/002)
- Speaker: Samuel Pienknagura (IMF)
- Discussants: João César das Neves, Isabel Horta Correia and João Borges Assunção