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Study coordinated by Passos Coelho concludes that low productivity hinders the economy
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Study coordinated by Passos Coelho concludes that low productivity hinders the economy

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 06:15

A study coordinated by former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho concluded that low productivity is the main obstacle to Portuguese economic growth. The work was also coordinated by former MP Sérgio Sousa Pinto and the president of the Porto Commercial Association, with its results being revealed today.

The research identifies productivity as the limiting factor for Portugal's economic development, suggesting that this structural problem prevents the country from achieving more robust growth.

The study was publicly presented, bringing together contributions from three figures with distinct paths in Portuguese political and economic life. The joint coordination between a former prime minister, a former MP, and an association leader gives the work a perspective spanning different sectors of society.

This analysis comes within the framework of discussions about the structural challenges facing the Portuguese economy, with productivity frequently cited as one of the areas requiring intervention to enhance the country's competitiveness.

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