Amir Neto, Ph.D.
Expert in economics Florida Gulf Coast University
- Fort Myers FL
Amir Neto is an expert in the ways urban amenities, cultural activities, labor markets, and local policies interact with our communities.
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Biography
Dr. Amir B. Ferreira Neto is Director of the Regional Economic Research Institute, and Assistant Professor of Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Ferreira Neto earned his PhD from West Virginia University and joined the Lutgert College of Business in 2019. He has been leading the RERI since July 2020. His research interest lies in the intersection of regional and urban economics and creative economics, in particular focusing on urban amenities, labor markets and economic impact analysis. He is the author or co-author of over 30 peer-reviewed articles, and currently serves as co-editor of the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.
Areas of Expertise
Regional Labor Market
Regional Economics
Economics
Urban Economics
Creative Economics
Impact Assessment
Agglomeration Economies
Accomplishments
Excellence Funds Top Tier Award, Lutgert College of Business
2020
Education
West Virginia University
Ph.D.
Economics
2019
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
M.A.
Applied Economics
2012
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
B.A.
Economics
2009
Affiliations
- American Economic Association
- Southern Economic Association
- Regional Science International Association
- North American Regional Science Association
- Southern Regional Science Association
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Languages
- Portuguese
- English
Selected Media Appearances
Demolition and recovery: Sanibel, Captiva leaders discuss bounce back since Hurricane Ian
News-Press online
2024-01-29
Amir Neto's research assists on the economic outlook report on Sanibel & Captiva Islands's response after Hurricane Ian.
Common antibiotic amoxicillin in short supply amid high demand
ABC Action News online
2022-11-03
Amir Neto speaks about the a supply shortage of the liquid form of amoxicillin.
Selected Event Appearances
Southwest Florida’s Economy Overview
Real Estate Investment Society Fort Myers, FL
2021-09-01
Localization Economies and Firm Productivity: Evidence from Football Teams in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Seminar for the Universidade Federal de Sergipe Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil (online)
2021-09-01
