Ednelson Mota

Ednelson Mota is a prominent geographer and professor at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) and the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santos (Ufes), specializing in demography. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of migration patterns in Brazil, particularly in relation to the economic opportunities and quality of life in São Paulo. Mota emphasizes that the changing economic landscape has led to a decline in São Paulo's attractiveness as a destination for professional growth, resulting in more residents leaving the state in search of better prospects.