Amir Neto, Ph.D.

Expert in economics | Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL, UNITED STATES

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 (7)

Regional Labor Market

Regional Economics

Economics

Urban Economics

Creative Economics

Impact Assessment

Agglomeration Economies

Accomplishments (1)

Excellence Funds Top Tier Award, Lutgert College of Business (professional)

2020

Education (3)

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 (5)

American Economic Association
Southern Economic Association
Regional Science International Association
North American Regional Science Association
Southern Regional Science Association

Links (1)

Personal Website

Languages (2)

Portuguese
English

Selected Media Appearances (2)

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 (2)

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)