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I’m an economist specializing in innovation economics and political economy. With a particular focus on digital platforms and AI, my research explores alternative models for deploying these technologies to foster socio-economic development. Below, you’ll find my completed and ongoing projects. Feel free to explore the other sections for my full CV, works in progress, and published papers. I welcome inquiries and collaborations—thank you for visiting my site!


V. Silva, Ph.D.

PROJECTS

Uncovering the Brazilian platform economy

How important is the platform economy to the Brazilian economy? What is the performance of Brazilian platform companies? What is the best governance system for platforms in Brazil?

Explaining global platform companies' spatial clusters

We look for the variables that explain why platform companies emerge with greater density in certain locations. We use our base of approximately 30,000 platform companies to build econometric models.

Mapping alternative platform regimes

We go beyond the "platform as a company" vision to elucidate how public authorities can mobilize platforms for socioeconomic development. This includes public service, civic and infrastructure platforms.

AI as a General Purpose Technology

We explore the applications of artificial intelligence in various sectors, considering its pervasiveness and complementarity with other technologies.

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