About us

LEAP is an academic laboratory dedicated to the production and dissemination of knowledge applied to the evaluation of public policies and regional development. Based at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), the laboratory brings together professors and students of Economics from different institutions across the country, fostering a collaborative environment for teaching, research, and outreach.

Founded by professor and economist Jevuks Araujo, LEAP is committed to bridging the gap between universities and the concrete demands of society, contributing to the formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based public policies.

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What Drives Us

Mission

To produce, apply, and disseminate technical and scientific knowledge with methodological rigor and social commitment, contributing to the improvement of public policies and the reduction of regional inequalities in Brazil.

Vision

To become a reference in the Northeast and throughout Brazil as a center of excellence in public policy evaluation and applied economics, influencing public decisions based on evidence and promoting the training of qualified and engaged professionals.

Values

Social Commitment: Actions focused on equity, justice, and inclusion.

Academic Excellence: Methodological rigor and innovation in applied research.

Transparency and Ethics: Respect for the principles of science and public accountability.

Interdisciplinarity: Integration across different fields of knowledge.

Civic Education: Encouragement of student leadership and critical thinking.

Institutional Collaboration: Valuing partnerships with universities, governments, and civil society.

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Nossa comunidade

A equipe do LEAP é formada por professores, estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação em Economia e áreas afins. O grupo é diverso em origens institucionais e acadêmicas, com atuação colaborativa em projetos, pesquisas empíricas e consultorias.