Sara Lemos Apr 2026

: Published in Labour Economics , this study uses Brazilian data to show that minimum wage increases strongly compress the wage distribution with very small adverse effects on employment.

: A comprehensive review published in the Journal of Economic Surveys that summarizes and compares global evidence on how firms pass on minimum wage costs to consumers through higher prices. sara lemos

: Published in Economica , this paper investigates the long-term earnings impact of unemployment early in a worker's career using UK administrative data. : Published in Labour Economics , this study

is an academic researcher and Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Leicester . Her work primarily focuses on applied labor economics , with extensive research on the effects of minimum wages and migration. Key Research Papers Her most cited and significant publications include: is an academic researcher and Associate Professor in

: A study in Regional Science and Urban Economics exploring the factors behind pay differences between immigrants and native workers over several decades. Research Focus Areas Sara Lemos | IZA@LISER Network