Future Talks

Future Talks aims to tackle and discuss topics relating to the future, society, and the world in general. Written by people affiliated with Nova School of Business & Economics, might that be students, Alumni, professors, corporate partners, or friends.

Pioneering recycling: deposit return on campus and across Portugal

Deposit return systems are a proven way to achieve high return rates and put circular economy into practice.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Dec 9, 2020

Why media platforms have an incentive problem and Nova SBE Awareness Student Club’s purpose

Why media platforms have an incentive problem and Nova SBE Awarenes...

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.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Jul 29, 2020

Act, The Floor is Yours!

Now, more than ever, we need to be open-minded, to contribute to a truthfully informed society. Now, you must “Act, The Floor is Yours.”

Nova School of Business & Economics

May 26, 2020

Self-Isolation and the Second Rise of Influencers

With the pandemic, it became clear that the world population stuck at home was clinging on entertainment. But what changes does this bring?

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 29, 2020

Retirement age: One size does not fit all

By 2050, Portugal will have roughly 2 people over 65 for every 3 at working age. Reforms are crucial to ensure the pension system is…

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 21, 2020

The Portuguese Environment for Startups

The Portuguese startup ecosystem improved considerably, and more money is being invested. So what does the future hold?

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 14, 2020

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.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 8, 2020

What We’re Doing To Continue Living on Our Planet

What happens if we don’t protect and preserve the planet, and adapt to the changes that are already taking place?

Nova School of Business & Economics

Mar 31, 2020

Impact Day

“ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Nova School of Business & Economics

Nov 9, 2019

Toys “R” Us: Playtime’s Over

You can still be a Toys “R” Us kid, but there are no longer a million toys at Toys “R” Us you can play with.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Nov 1, 2019

The effects of overconfidence in job market signaling — an experimental approach

The effects of overconfidence in job market signaling — an experime...

Education can work as a signal that workers send to employers to indicate their productivity.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Oct 17, 2019

Brown sugar, how come you taste so good?

Soda taxes aim to reduce the consumption of products whose prices do not reflect their true social costs.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Oct 16, 2019

Transform your idea into a prototype

Why we started a Pre-Acceleration Program for students

Nova School of Business & Economics

Oct 9, 2019

“Snitches get stitches” — The impact of corruption and whistleblowing

In recent years, corruption seems to arise as one of the most perpetuating issues in our society.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Oct 3, 2019

Made in Portugal: A recipe to fight the opioid crisis

It may be time for a change in paradigm to demonstrate how it is possible to win the war on drugs.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Sep 26, 2019

Advertising Effectiveness: The Impact of Advertising Creativity and Emotional Media Context

Advertising Effectiveness: The Impact of Advertising Creativity and...

It is crucial for brands and managers to ask if their advertising efforts are effective.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Sep 19, 2019

Time is on my side! Mortality and distance to hospital care

It is not clear if harder access to healthcare leads to worse health results.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Jul 30, 2019

Health Literacy — The Value of Good, Timely, Evidence-based Information

Health Literacy — The Value of Good, Timely, Evidence-based Informa...

In a life-threatening disease, knowledge about the most promising treatments and how to access them can be determinant for a patient’s life.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Jun 24, 2019

Challenges and opportunities in aging societies

Forecasts suggest that by 2050, 42 % of the Portuguese population may be aged 60+ but such figures raise concerns about economic growth.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Jun 17, 2019

Generation Z: the savers or the destroyers of the planet?

It’s time to stop thinking individually and start thinking collectively.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Jun 7, 2019

Nova SBE Addresses Grand Challenges

This article is about this bridge and how Nova SBE students can take an important role in its construction.

Nova School of Business & Economics

May 31, 2019

Data Science vs. Humans: who do we trust in the decision-making process?

Data Science vs. Humans: who do we trust in the decision-making pro...

There is no doubt that data science applications are becoming a part of organizations’ lives and, consequently, the lives of us all. As…

Nova School of Business & Economics

May 9, 2019

The chicken-egg marketing dilemma: tackling the vicious cycle in CSR campaigns in Portugal

The chicken-egg marketing dilemma: tackling the vicious cycle in CS...

In a world where companies are rewarded for being socially responsible why isn’t sustainability a stronger trend?

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 16, 2019

Childhood interventions: impacts on health, schooling, and socioeconomic outcomes

Childhood interventions: impacts on health, schooling, and socioeco...

The first years of life are crucial for health. We are more malleable and receptive to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 10, 2019

Student Climate Strike — The Road For Change

Recent times have been very productive in terms of movements, processes and resolutions that not long ago we never thought possible.

Nova School of Business & Economics

Apr 4, 2019

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