Comunidades imigrantes: impacto econômico e intercâmbio cultural em cidades globais, uma análise da cidade de São Paulo

Abstract

This present work aims to explore the experience of international immigrants in large urban centers, the global cities. Through this research, we investigate how immigrants establish and maintain economic connections with their countries of origin by engaging in commercial activities, as well as understanding the impact of these activities on the local economy. Moreover, this analysis reveals how, through established economic relationships, they promote the diffusion of knowledge and the exchange of cultural elements between immigrant communities and local society. The study aims to understand these dynamics through the study of immigrant communities in the city of São Paulo, one of the largest global cities in Latin America. The underlying motivations for this research are rooted in understanding the complex interaction between migration, economy, and culture, and in the perception that trade can represent a vital bridge between immigrants and their cultures roots, while shaping the economic and social landscape of cities. Thus, the study aims to illuminate the influence of immigrant communities in the urban context, highlighting their ability to establish transnational connections that transcend geographical and cultural borders