Organizers
INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZERS
USP – UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO
Founded in 1934, the University of São Paulo (USP) is Brazil’s largest and one of its most prestigious public universities. Maintained by the State of São Paulo through the Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation, USP has earned an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation.
Over more than nine decades, USP has established itself as one of Latin America’s leading research universities and consistently ranks among the top universities in the region and the Global South. Its academic community includes more than 60,000 undergraduate students enrolled in 324 degree programs across all major fields of knowledge, as well as approximately 30,000 graduate students in 266 master’s and doctoral programs. Today, USP is responsible for nearly 20% of Brazil’s scientific research output.
USP operates a multi-campus system, with campuses located in the cities of São Paulo, Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, and São Carlos. In addition, the University maintains museums, research institutes, and specialized academic units located in several other municipalities throughout the State of São Paulo.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO
The Department of Economics at the University of São Paulo (USP) currently enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, who benefit from the comprehensive academic infrastructure of one of Latin America’s leading universities. The student body is highly qualified, having been selected through Brazil’s highly competitive FUVEST undergraduate entrance examination and the ANPEC national graduate admissions process.
The Department’s faculty is equally distinguished, comprising more than sixty Ph.D. economists, many of whom received their academic training at leading universities abroad. Faculty members are dedicated to excellence in teaching, advancing economic knowledge, and producing research with significant academic and societal impact.
As a result of the outstanding quality of both its faculty and students, the Department of Economics consistently ranks among the top economics programs in Brazil. Its graduate program received the highest possible rating (7 out of 7) in the most recent evaluation conducted by CAPES, Brazil’s federal agency responsible for the assessment of graduate education.
Admission to the undergraduate economics program is highly competitive, with a large number of applicants competing for a limited number of places each year through the FUVEST examination. The Department attracts talented students not only from across Brazil but also from abroad.
The Department’s mission is to advance knowledge in Economics while educating professionals capable of analyzing economic issues from a broad and integrated perspective and acting according to the highest ethical standards. Accordingly, its undergraduate curriculum emphasizes economics as a discipline embedded in the broader relationships among individuals, institutions, and society. At the graduate level, the Department is committed to excellence in research and to the education of scholars and professionals who will contribute to Brazil’s economic and social development.
The Department’s vision is to strengthen its position as a world-class center for teaching and research, firmly rooted in its academic tradition while contributing to Brazil’s sustainable socioeconomic development. It seeks to respond creatively and rigorously to the challenges of contemporary society through advances in science, technology, and culture that ultimately improve quality of life.
One of the Department’s defining characteristics is its commitment to intellectual pluralism. Its doors are open to students and scholars from around the world, and diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and cultural traditions is actively valued and encouraged. The Department firmly believes that the open exchange of ideas is essential to intellectual progress, the development of its academic community, and the advancement of society.
The Department maintains an active international research agenda through collaborations with leading universities and research institutions around the world. It regularly hosts distinguished visiting scholars and international conferences, fostering an academic environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and the global exchange of ideas.
INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO - IME
The Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of São Paulo is dedicated to teaching, research and innovation, and extension in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs supported by a highly qualified faculty and student body.
Its research activities span central areas such as bioinformatics, neuromathematics, and mathematics education. In addition to its academic activities, the Institute promotes outreach initiatives aimed at the external community.
These initiatives include professional development courses, workshops for public school teachers, and mathematics and computing courses during the academic recess period. The Institute also provides statistical consulting and free software support to researchers, companies, and public institutions.
Furthermore, it organizes exhibitions of mathematical objects to disseminate mathematical concepts and enrich the learning experience of students and the general community.
UNIVERSITY OF BRASILIA – UNB
The University of Brasilia (UnB) is one of Brazil’s leading public universities, committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Since its foundation, UnB has pursued a mission of advancing knowledge, promoting innovation, and educating citizens committed to ethical values, social responsibility, and sustainable development.
Founded in 1962, the University of Brasília was conceived by the anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro and the educator Anísio Teixeira as part of the ambitious project of building Brazil’s new federal capital. From its inception, UnB has been recognized for its innovative approach to higher education and its commitment to academic excellence.
UnB is consistently ranked among Brazil’s top universities and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and scholars from Brazil and around the world. The university offers tuition-free, high-quality public education while fostering an inclusive, pluralistic, and interdisciplinary academic environment.
Among its pioneering initiatives, UnB was the first Brazilian university to introduce the Serial Evaluation Program (PAS) in 1995, an innovative three-stage admission system with examinations taken at the end of each year of secondary education. In 2003, it also became the first federal university in Brazil to adopt affirmative action policies for Black and Indigenous students, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to equity and social inclusion.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS – ECO, UNIVERSITY OF BRASILIA – UNB
The undergraduate and graduate programs in Economics at the University of Brasília (UnB) provide a rigorous, critical, and pluralistic education, closely connected to the major challenges facing Brazil and the world. Located in the nation’s capital, our programs benefit from their proximity to ministries, government agencies, international organizations, and the private sector, bridging economic theory and practice while preparing economists to assume leadership roles in the private sector, government, multilateral organizations, academia, and the third sector.
Offering undergraduate studies as well as academic and professional master’s and doctoral programs, the Department of Economics brings together a faculty with strong research productivity and extensive experience in public policy, alongside active participation in national and international academic networks. As a result, the Department has established itself as one of Brazil’s leading centers for research, teaching, and policy-oriented analysis in Economics.
ECONOMICS AND POLITICS RESEARCH GROUP – EPRG
The Economics and Politics Research Group (EPRG) was founded in 2013 at the University of Brasília (UnB) as a joint initiative of researchers affiliated with three research centers—the Center for Research on Market Regulation (CERME), the Center for Research on Economics and Finance (CIEF), and the Research Laboratory for Political Behavior, Institutions and Public Policy (LAPCIPP)—and the Master’s Program in Public Sector Economics (MESP).
Since then, the EPRG has grown into a broad interdisciplinary research network, bringing together more than 30 researchers from Brazil and abroad working in Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, and related fields.
The EPRG promotes collaborative research, publishes the EPRG Working Paper Series, organizes an annual national conference on Economics and Politics, co-organizes the annual Latin American Workshop in Law and Economics (LAWLE), and maintains a Visiting Researcher Program. Its weekly seminar series, currently organized jointly with the Department of Economics at the University of Brasília, serves as an open forum for the presentation and discussion of ongoing research by scholars from Brazil and abroad.
The EPRG is officially registered as a research group with the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).
Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas – FIPE
The Foundation for Economic Research (Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas – FIPE) is a private, non-profit institution established in 1973 to support research, education, and the dissemination of economic knowledge. Closely affiliated with the Department of Economics of the School of Economics, Business and Accounting at the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP), FIPE has become one of Brazil’s leading centers for applied economic research, professional education, and the development of economic and financial indicators.
Over the past five decades, FIPE has built a strong reputation for combining academic excellence with practical policy analysis. Its work spans economic research, consulting projects, executive education, and the production of widely recognized statistical indicators that support decision-making in both the public and private sectors.
FIPE applies rigorous economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze economic and social issues, contributing to a deeper understanding of Brazil’s development challenges. Its activities support the design of more efficient public and private institutions, the formulation and evaluation of public policies, the production of high-quality data and evidence-based solutions, and initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, productivity, competitiveness, income generation, and social well-being.
In addition to its research activities, FIPE plays an important educational role by offering executive education, professional development, and graduate-level programs that complement university training and help prepare highly qualified professionals for careers in academia, government, and the private sector.
To fulfill its mission, FIPE brings together multidisciplinary teams of experienced researchers and specialists who collaborate with public institutions, private organizations, and international partners. The Foundation conducts research projects, economic impact assessments, policy evaluations, and technical studies while also organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, and other academic events that promote the dissemination of knowledge and the exchange of ideas. Through its publications, statistical indicators, and research outputs, FIPE has become a trusted source of economic information for policymakers, businesses, researchers, and society at large.
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, BUSINES AND ACCOUNTING - FEA/USP
The School of Economics, Business and Accounting at the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP) is one of Latin America’s leading institutions for higher education and research in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, and Actuarial Science. As an integral part of the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil’s foremost public university, FEA-USP is internationally recognized for the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, its research output, and its longstanding contribution to public policy, business, and society.
Founded more than eighty years ago, FEA-USP was established to educate highly qualified professionals capable of supporting Brazil’s economic and institutional development. While the country’s challenges have evolved over time, the School has remained committed to its founding mission of preparing professionals, researchers, and public leaders who combine technical excellence with ethical responsibility and a commitment to the public good.
Today, FEA-USP is widely recognized as one of Brazil’s premier schools in its fields. Its faculty comprises internationally active scholars whose research contributes to the advancement of knowledge while addressing important economic, managerial, financial, and social challenges. The School combines rigorous academic standards with a deep understanding of Brazil’s institutional and economic environment, enabling it to produce research with both national relevance and international impact.
The School’s alumni have played leading roles in government, academia, financial institutions, multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, and international organizations, making significant contributions to Brazil’s economic and social development. This tradition reflects FEA-USP’s enduring commitment to educating professionals capable of shaping public policy, business practice, and academic research.
Internationalization is a central component of FEA-USP’s academic strategy. The School maintains partnerships and exchange agreements with leading universities around the world, promoting student and faculty mobility, collaborative research, and the international exchange of ideas. These collaborations provide students with valuable global perspectives while strengthening the School’s participation in the international academic community.
Beyond teaching and research, FEA-USP maintains a strong commitment to public engagement through outreach activities, executive education, and partnerships with public institutions, private organizations, and civil society. By connecting academic research with real-world challenges, the School contributes to evidence-based policymaking, innovation, and sustainable economic and social development.
FEA-USP’s mission is to serve as a center of excellence in teaching, research, and public engagement, recognized according to the highest international standards. It seeks to educate competent and ethical professionals and researchers while generating knowledge that contributes to the continuous development of Brazilian society and the broader global community.
Looking to the future, FEA-USP remains committed to strengthening its position as a world-class academic institution. Through continuous innovation in teaching, research, and academic collaboration, the School strives to anticipate emerging challenges, develop creative solutions, and foster intellectual leadership capable of addressing the increasingly complex issues facing modern societies.
Located in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest financial and business center, FEA-USP benefits from close interaction with government institutions, financial markets, international organizations, and leading private-sector firms, providing an exceptional environment for research, innovation, and academic exchange.