"As has already been widely debated, decentralisation would promote a more geographically harmonious development of the country, more environmentally sustainable and socially fairer.

The lack of housing in Portugal continues to be the order of the day. The problem is structural, and its resolution requires integrated and long-term measures. Several measures have been debated, such as limiting housing allocation to tourist activities, sales to foreigners, and the forced rental of vacant houses, among others."

Rui Soucasaux Sousa, Director of Católica Porto Business School, writes another article for the Deans' Corner of Jornal de Negócios. Read the full article here (only available to Jornal de Negócios online subscribers and in portuguese).