Professor of the Departament of Economics since 1984 (Full Professor since 1990), was the Chair from 1990 to 1997. He was a Pesquisador 1-A CNPq (1991-2020) and PhD. in Economics, Cambridge University, 1977. Has a long list of publications in Brazil and abroad. His research interests are related to economic policy in Brazil and the economic history of Brazil, Latin America and United Kingdom from the point of view of trade and financial international relations.