Wallace Santos is a Ph.D. student, and his research lies at the intersection of political economy, electoral behavior, and democratic accountability. He seeks to understand how voters evaluate incumbents under conditions of limited or distorted information, particularly when exogenous shocks shape political and economic outcomes. 
Santos earned a Master’s degree in Administration from EBAPE/FGV, specializing in institutions, politics, and government, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ibmec RJ, with a concentration in financial education and decision-making. 
 
Education & Training
M.Sc., Administration, EBAPE/FGV
B.A., Economics, Ibmec RJ
 
Research Interests: Political Economy; Electoral and Political Behavior; Democratic Accountability; Latin American Politics
 
Areas of Study: Comparative Politics; Political Economy, Electoral Behavior.