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.

Jevuks Araújo

Project Coordinator

Coordenação

Equipe

Alexandro de Gois Oliveira

pesquisador pleno

Ana Karolina Acris Melo

pesquisador pleno

Lauro César Bezerra Nogueira

pesquisador pleno

Lucas-Matheus de Araújo Lima

analista de dados sênior

Maluá Münt Ribas

pesquisador pleno

Marielly Marie da Silva Moura

pesquisador pleno

Pedro Jorge Holanda F. Alves

pesquisador pleno

Pierre Hitalo Nascimento Silva

pesquisador pleno

Karys Emanuelle Holanda F. Alves

pesquisador pleno

Rômulo Eufrosino de A. Rodrigues

pesquisador pleno

Sávio Luan da Costa Oliveira

pesquisador pleno

Tatiane Tenório da Gama L. de Freitas

pesquisador pleno

Wallace Patrick Santos de F. Souza

pesquisador pleno

Uriel Brasileiro Holanda

Analista de dados junior

Oportunidades

O LEAP está aberto à participação de estudantes e pesquisadores que tenham interesse em avaliação de políticas públicas, economia aplicada e pesquisa empírica. Periodicamente são lançadas chamadas para participação em projetos, cursos e eventos. Fique atento(a) às nossas redes sociais ou entre em contato para saber mais.