Research interests
Economic Complexity
Regional and Urban Economics
Industrial Economics
Economic Development
Network Analysis
Applied Econometrics
Biography
Elton Freitas is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Federal University of Sergipe (Brazil) and a researcher in regional and applied economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is currently a Visiting Researcher at CEDEPLAR/UFMG and a researcher at the Observatory of Development (ObD–CEDEPLAR). His research lies at the intersection of economic complexity, regional and urban economics, and industrial development, with a focus on structural transformation, labor markets, and regional inequality. He has extensive experience applying quantitative methods, network analysis, and large-scale administrative data in empirical research. Throughout his career, he has combined academic work with experience in public policy and applied research, holding positions as a university lecturer, researcher, and economic analyst in institutions connected to economic development and policy evaluation.