The Brazilian Economy: Confronting Structural Challenges

ISBN-13: 9780367245016 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 228 str.

Edmund Amann

Opis

Examining the recent evolution of Brazil’s economy, this book argues that key structural obstacles will need to be tackled if it is to fully realise its potential and reduce vulnerability to crisis.

Spis treści

1 Introduction – frustrated potential: Brazil’s economic performance in the long term; 2 Public policy, competitiveness and the evolution of Brazil’s place in the international division of labour; 2 Education, skills and human capital; 4 State-business relations; 5 Fiscal policy challenges; 6 Unlocking investment: monetary policy, the financial sector and the challenge of efficient intermediation; 7 Securing inclusive growth and tackling poverty: beyond Bolsa Familía; 8 Environmental considerations; 9 Conclusions – towards a more promising future