Economy Archives - Paulo Marques

Economics of Physical Activity

July 21, 2019 / Leave a Comment

As is widely shared, physical activity has a number of benefits to our body that we cannot ignore. From reducing heart risks, diabetes, or cancers to improving mobility for older people or mental health, the vast majority of the population knows the benefits of physical activity and that is why there are many ways to … [Read more…]

Portuguese demographic problem does not come from birth rate

April 10, 2016 / Leave a Comment

When I explore the countryside of Portugal and find small remote villages, with no more than 10 or 20 elderly people and at several kilometers from the nearest town, I see quite well why the population of those places are disappearing. There is no work, there is no health care and the financial flows doesn’t … [Read more…]