António Dias Da Silva

António Dias Da Silva serves as a Principal Economist in the Economics Division, specifically within the Supply Side, Labour, and Surveillance sector. His primary focus encompasses significant areas such as Labour Economics, Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, as well as Mathematical and Quantitative Methods.

Contact Information

You can reach António Dias Da Silva via email at antonio.dias_da_silva@ecb.europa.eu.

Recent Contributions

In a notable publication dated 6 August 2026, featured in the Economic Bulletin, António addressed the ongoing challenges of youth employment amidst a cooling labour demand. The analysis explored the divergent experiences of young workers compared to the overall labour market, revealing a more pronounced deterioration in their job prospects. Nonetheless, the findings suggested that such fluctuations align generally with cyclical trends, influenced by heightened sensitivities of young workers to economic cycles.

Publications Overview

António has collaborated on various significant studies, including a working paper released on 4 August 2026, which investigated on-the-job search behaviors across Europe and the U.S., distinguishing between precautionary motives and career advancement. The research utilized comprehensive data from the ECB and NY Fed consumer expectations surveys, delineating the predilections of job seekers and the implications of these trends on employment mobility.

Moreover, his insights are evident in another major contribution from 13 May 2026, where he examined the macroeconomic drivers of the labour force in the euro area. This article scrutinized the factors behind the labour force expansion, which reached unprecedented levels, highlighting the significant demographic shifts contributing to both participation rates and unemployment metrics.

Impact and Analysis

António’s research consistently underscores the evolving landscape of the labour market, especially in light of new technological advancements and varying demographic trends. His analyses reflect on how such elements interact within the broader macroeconomic context and influence employment dynamics. For instance, in discussions surrounding the interface of AI technologies and employment, António provides essential perspectives on the increasing prevalence of AI in certain jobs and its implications for gender and skill disparities in the workplace.

Conclusions

Through his focused research on economic patterns and labour economics, António Dias Da Silva plays a pivotal role in informing policy discussions at the European Central Bank. His work not only aids in understanding current employment challenges but also contributes to strategic policy design aimed at enhancing labour market resilience and stability.