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Innovative Research Award


António Carvalho
Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique

António Carvalho
Affiliation Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique
Country Portugal
Scopus ID 58097230000
Documents 3
Citations 4
h-index 1
Subject Area Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5130-1992

António Carvalho is a Portuguese academic and researcher specializing in corporate finance, capital structure dynamics, and behavioural finance. As a Professor in the Economics and Management domain at Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique, he has contributed to the study of debt management practices, financial decision-making, and entrepreneurial finance within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). His scholarly work examines how firms adapt their capital structures over time and how managerial behaviour influences financing choices.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of António Carvalho and his contributions to economics and finance research. His work focuses on capital structure adjustment, debt reversibility trends, and behavioural influences on corporate financial decisions. Through empirical investigations involving Portuguese firms and SMEs, Carvalho has contributed to the understanding of financing behaviour under changing market conditions. His scholarly output demonstrates engagement with contemporary questions in corporate finance and entrepreneurial decision-making.[2]

Keywords

Corporate Finance, Capital Structure, Behavioural Finance, SMEs, Entrepreneurial Finance, Debt Rebalancing, Financial Management, Portugal.

Introduction

Research on corporate financing decisions remains a central area within economics and business studies. António Carvalho’s academic interests align with this field by investigating how firms manage leverage, respond to market conditions, and adjust financial structures. His doctoral training in Business Sciences with a specialization in Finance provides the foundation for his analytical and empirical contributions.[1]

Research Profile

Carvalho currently serves as Professor at Universidade Portucalense Infante Dom Henrique in Porto, Portugal. His research profile highlights interests in corporate capital structure, behavioural finance, entrepreneurial firms, and SME financial management. He is identified through ORCID and Scopus researcher profiles, facilitating international visibility and research dissemination.[1][2]

Research Contributions

A notable aspect of Carvalho’s research is the examination of capital structure adjustment mechanisms among SMEs. His studies explore the limits of dynamic trade-off models and evaluate whether managerial overconfidence influences capital structure rebalancing decisions. These investigations contribute to broader discussions concerning financial flexibility, leverage persistence, and entrepreneurial risk-taking.[3][4]

Publications

  • Capital Structure Adjustment in SMEs: Limits of the Dynamic Trade-Off Model (2026).
  • Does Managerial Overconfidence Affect Capital Structure Rebalancing for Entrepreneurial Firms? (2024).
  • The Firms’ Debt Reversibility Trend: An Application to a Large Sample of Industrial SMEs (2023).
  • Estrutura de Capitais das Empresas Portuguesas: Caso Prático – Análise ao Setor Industrial (Doctoral Thesis, 2022).

Research Impact

Although at an early stage of citation accumulation, Carvalho’s research addresses practical and theoretical questions relevant to corporate finance scholars, policymakers, and business managers. His findings support a deeper understanding of how SMEs respond to financing constraints and changing economic environments, thereby contributing to evidence-based financial management research.[3][5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers demonstrating originality, methodological rigor, and scholarly relevance. Carvalho’s investigations into capital structure dynamics and behavioural determinants of financing decisions align with these objectives. His peer-reviewed publications and ongoing academic engagement indicate a commitment to advancing knowledge within economics and finance.[4]

Conclusion

António Carvalho represents an emerging contributor to the fields of economics, econometrics, and finance. Through research focused on SME financing, debt adjustment behaviour, and managerial decision-making, he has developed a scholarly portfolio that supports continued academic recognition. His work provides valuable perspectives for researchers and practitioners interested in corporate financial strategy and entrepreneurial finance.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). António Carvalho Research Profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5130-1992
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Details: António Carvalho, Author ID 58097230000. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58097230000
  3. Carvalho, A. (2026). Capital Structure Adjustment in SMEs: Limits of the Dynamic Trade-Off Model. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm19060414
  4. Carvalho, A. (2024). Does Managerial Overconfidence Affect Capital Structure Rebalancing for Entrepreneurial Firms? Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-07-2023-0319
  5. Carvalho, A. (2023). The Firms’ Debt Reversibility Trend: An Application to a Large Sample of Industrial SMEs. Cogent Economics & Finance.
  6. Universidade Portucalense. (2022). Estrutura de Capitais das Empresas Portuguesas: Caso Prático – Análise ao Setor Industrial.
António Carvalho | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Innovative Research Award

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