Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques

Research Fellow

Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques

  • Short CV

    Since 03/2024: Research Fellow at the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies (ILAS)

    2018 - 2024: Doctoral Fellow at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Brazil.

    09/2021 - 03/2022: Visiting Researcher at the King's College London, United Kingdon.

    2013 - 2015: Master at the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.

    Education: PhD in World Political Economy, Federal University of ABC; M.A. Latin American Integration, University of São Paulo.

    Current Research

    • Chinese investments in Latin America
    • Foreign Direct Investment in China
    • German investments in Brazil
    • The political economy of energy transition
    • South-South and South-North relations

    Countries and Regions

    • China
    • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Amazon region

    Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques

    Research Fellow

    T. +49 40 42825-756[email protected]


    Economia e Sociedade | 08/2024

    A dinâmica do Investimento Externo Direto na China: uma análise do planejamento e desenvolvimento pós-abertura

    In the 21st century, the People’s Republic of China has risen as one of the main centers of the world economy. This result is attributed to the process of opening and modernization, which promoted China’s integration into the world economy. The role of the State in planning and implementing policies that seek to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) is central to this process.

    Revista de Economia Politica – Brazilian Journal of Political Economy | 03/2024

    An Analysis of the Chinese Inward FDI Development and Regulation Policy and the Five-Year Plans

    At the end of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) promoted policies to attract investments from the developed capitalist world, aiming for technological transfer and offering a profitable environment in exchange. This paper analysis focuses on the Five-Year Plans, and the regulation policy laws for inward investment.

    Revista Tempo do Mundo | 12/2020

    Uma análise do comércio bilateral Brasil-China: A deterioração dos termos de troca e o caso da soja

    During the first decade of the 2000s, Latin America experienced the so-called commodities boom mainly caused by the high Chinese demand for primary goods. This led the region to present high growth rates and it provided a surplus in the trade balance, strengthening the ties of these countries with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

    Revista Tempo do Mundo | 08/2020

    A integração física Sul-Americana no período recente (2000–2020): Situação, Continuidade, Inflexão e Reversão

    In view of the process of economic globalization and the resulting investments made in the creation of connection axes to meet the growing commercialization of products and services and the circulation of people, huge differences between developed and underdeveloped countries are evident.

    Dr. Thais Virga

    University of Campinas

    DLSU Business & Economics Review | 2015

    Evaluating Banking Agents: A Case of Brazilian Banking Correspondents

    Within inclusive finance, the most promising topic seems to be branchless banking. One major example of branchless banking is the case of banking correspondents (BC) in Brazil. This analysis will present results concerning BC sustainability and social welfare impacts of its presence in the community.

    Business Association for Latin America | 09/09/2024

    China’s presence in Latin America: Political and Economic Characteristics

    Organiser: Business Association for Latin America Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Speaker)

    An analysis of the Chinese political and economic presence in Latin America and Caribe, focusing on foreign direct investments, the political context and the change of pattern over the years. The presentation aims to provide an overview of China's presence in LAC and future opportunities for German companies in the region.

    Conference | 06/09/2023 - 08/09/2023

    International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy Annual Conference

    International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy Annual Conference, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid Organisers: International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Panelist), Ass. Prof. Dr. Giorgio Romano Schutte (Panelist)

    Working Group: Political Economy of Industrial Development (PEID)

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