Economic professionals in Brazil advocate for democratization and long-term development

Discussions regarding the role of economists in Brazil emphasize the need for the democratization of economic knowledge and a commitment to long-term national development. Drawing on the work of Thomas Piketty, perspectives suggest that issues of public debt, finance, and wealth distribution should not be confined to a small group of specialists, but should instead be part of a broader movement to democratize society and power.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the regulation of the economics profession, economist Antonio Prado argues that professionals have a public responsibility that extends beyond technical indicator analysis. He advocates for a commitment to democracy, truthful data, and the construction of productive and social structures. Reflecting on a career spanning 50 years, including work with DIEESE and BNDES, Prado highlights the importance of parliamentary spaces in expressing societal interests and transforming them into collective decisions.