Thaline do Prado

PhD candidate in Economics, Insper Institute of Education and Research

Thaline do Prado is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Insper. She is particularly interested in Development and Labor Economics. Her current research explores the impacts of enforcing labor regulations.

Recent work by Thaline do Prado

The hidden costs of formalisation: Evidence from labour inspections in Brazil

In Brazil, labour inspections reduce informality but harm workers and firms when rigid labour regulations leave them with little room to adjust.

Labour Markets

Thaline do Prado Marcelo Santos Bernardus Van Doornik

Published 18.06.25

Thaline do Prado

Recent work by Thaline do Prado

The hidden costs of formalisation: Evidence from labour inspections in Brazil