The Graduate School of Economics at Fundação Getulio Vargas (EPGE/FGV) has
played a central role in the introduction of mathematical rigor and
theoretical sophistication in the study of economics in Brazil in 40 years
dedicated to teaching and research.
With its roots in the Economist Training Center (CAE) created on December
12, 1960, EPGE has begun to use its current name with the introduction of a
master's program on January 15, 1966. In 1974, its doctoral program was
created: the first in the country to adopt the structure of those at leading
economic departments in the world.