PhD in Economics by University of Beira Interior/University of Évora consortium. Works in the area of Economics with an emphasis in the sustainable and inclusive development thematics. Author of 16 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals, mostly in the areas of “Economics, Econometrics and Finance”, “Energy” and “Environmental Sciences”. Coauthor of two books, namely the book “Physical Capital Development and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean” published by Elsevier and the book “Introductory Exercises of Economic Data Analysis” published by the University of Beira Interior. Extensive experience in the use of statistical analysis/economic data analysis programs as STATA and Eviews.

Main Publications:

Santiago, R., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Marques, A. C. (2022). What effect does public and private capital have on income inequality? The case of the Latin America and Caribbean region. Latin American Economic Review, 31, 1-30. https://doi.org/10.47872/laer.v31.36

Santiago, R., Fuinhas, J. A., & Marques, A. C. (2020). An analysis of the energy intensity of Latin American and Caribbean countries: Empirical evidence on the role of public and private capital stock. Energy, 211, 118925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118925

Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Santiago, R. (2021). Physical Capital Development and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (1st ed.). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-01491-X

Santiago, R., Koengkan, M., Fuinhas, J. A.*, & Marques, A. C. (2019). The relationship between public capital stock, private capital stock and economic growth in the Latin
American and Caribbean countries. International Review of Economics, 67, 293–317. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12232-019-00340-x

Main Projects: 
Santiago, R. (Investigador Principal). (2020). Is the state of Latin America and Caribbean capital stock affecting the development of the region? An analysis of its effects on growth, inequality, and energy efficiency. (BID/ICI-FCSH/Santander Universidades-UBI/2019) [Grant]. Universidade da Beira Interior/ Santander Totta.