O Ensino de Economia e as Origens da Profissão de Economista no Brasil

The graduate course of economics has only been legal since 1931, but economics, as an Intellectual and professional activity, has a long history In Brazil. This paper analyses the origins of the profession of economics in Brazil going back to the formation of the national state. It shows the diverse root of the profession which came together and came into clear focus in the years between 1931 and 1945. During these years, the profession also differentialed itself from other professions.The graduate course of economics has only been legal since 1931, but economics, as an Intellectual and professional activity, has a long history In Brazil. This paper analyses the origins of the profession of economics in Brazil going back to the formation of the national state. It shows the diverse root of the profession which came together and came into clear focus in the years between 1931 and 1945. During these years, the profession also differentialed itself from other professions.O curso superior de Economia no Brasil só teve existência legal a partir de 1931. No entanto, a economia como atividade intelectual e a profissional, pode ter suas origens rastreadas pelo menos desde a época de formação do Estado Nacional. Este artigo analisa as diversas raízes da profissão de economista no Brasil que confluem, entre 1931 e 1945, no sentido de definir de modo mais preciso e escopo da profissão, diferenciando-a de outras cujas atividades, em parte, se confundiam. &nbsp