Challenges of peripheral development in open economies: financial markets and policy space in Brazil

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 13:00 → 14:00 Europe/London

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In this session, Helena Morais will examine how international financial flows influence electoral dynamics, shaping the conditions under which democratic choices are made. Combining empirical data with political-economic analysis, the presentation will also examine how states may either reinforce or resist the pressures of financial power in pursuit of developmental goals. By situating the case of Brazil within broader regional trends, this session invites reflection on the contested terrain between democratic sovereignty and global financial imperatives.

Speaker

Helena Morais is a PhD candidate in Economics at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics (UFMG) and was a visiting postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds in 2024. Her current research focuses on the political economy of Latin America, with particular attention to the intersections between macroeconomic policy and electoral processes.

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