Economic Growth, Inequality and Crony Capitalism: The Case of Brazil

ISBN-13: 9780367517021 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 222 str.

Opis

By delving into the political dynamics underlying a costly business environment, the book provides the reader with novel insights into crony capitalism and inequality, with a focus on Brazil. It argues that the root cause of a costly business environment is the collusion between political actors, bureaucrats and business insiders.

Spis treści

1 Cronyism, growth and inequality 2 Crony capitalism actors, continuity and change 3 Industry leaders and political engagement 4 The politics of taxation in Brazil 5 Pharmaceuticals 6 Agriculture 7 Conclusion

O autorze

Danilo Rocha Limoeiro holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from MIT and a Master’s degree with distinction from Oxford University. Currently, he is the co-founder of Turivius, a company dedicated to helping developing countries decrease bureaucracy through technology.