Marcos Ritel

Marcos Ritel is an Assistant Professor of International Trade at Kühne Logistics University since September 2020. He is also an Affiliated Researcher at the Kühne Center for Sustainable Globalization, University of Zurich, Switzerland, since 2019. His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics from the Sao Paulo School of Economics - FGV (2020) and a visiting PhD stint at the University of Zurich (2018-2019).

• PhD in Economics, Sao Paulo School of Economics - FGV, Brazil (2020)
• Visiting PhD Student, University of Zurich, Switzerland (2018-2019)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (2013)
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (2011)

Ritel specializes in international trade and trade policy, focusing on preferential trade agreements, non-reciprocal tariff cuts, and the role of developing countries in global trade. His work combines economic theory with empirical data to analyze trade negotiation dynamics and the impact of technical and sanitary barriers in Latin America.

His recent research trends explore sustainable globalization, quantitative trade modeling, and trade policy's environmental implications. Notable scientific recognition includes the SNSF Excellence in Research Scholarship.

• SNSF Excellence in Research Scholarship Holder (2016-2019)

Ritel has presented his work at international conferences such as the International Economic Association World Conference, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, and the Armenian Economic Association Conference. His career includes policy-oriented research at the World Trade Organization and collaborations with economists like Emanuel Ornelas and Lucas Ferraz.