LEAP’s Presence Marks the Economist Week at UFPB

15/08/2025

The Laboratory of Economics and Public Policy Evaluation (LEAP) took part in the Economist Week at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), bringing applied knowledge, fostering interaction, and showcasing its projects.

Uriel, a LEAP member, presented the laboratory’s institutional poster, highlighting its focus areas, ongoing projects, and impact on the debate around applied economics and public policy. The material attracted the audience’s attention due to the clarity and relevance of the information presented.

📌 Institutional Poster Presentation

Research Pedro taught a hands-on short course on microdata analysis using the R programming language, covering techniques that transform large datasets into useful information for research and public policy. The course engaged students and researchers who actively participated in improving their data science skills.

📊 Short Course on Microdata Analysis in R

LEAP also joined in the fun at the interactive quiz held during Economist Week, showing that beyond research and technical work, the laboratory is becoming part of the broader academic experience.

🎯 Presence at the event quiz

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