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Category Archives: Economy
Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse
The challenge of feeding a growing population was in the center of Malthus problem theory. This large subject will be addressed by a panel during the World Economic History Congress in Boston. Our group will discuss the history of food … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Culture, Economy, Investment
Tagged agriculture, Embrapa, Innovation, technology, WEHC
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Brazilian currency boosted by lower inflation in the U.S.
While domestic turbulences remain, the Brazilian currency experiences a relief thanks to an external factor. Itau-BBA’s report indicates that emerging market currencies were favoured by lower-than-estimated inflation in the U.S. According to the Brazilian investment bank, the good news … Continue reading
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How joining OECD affects Brazilian business?
Brazil made a formal application to join OECD. Getting into the club, at last and no longer an outsider. What changed? Raising the bar This week Minister of Finance Henrique Meirelles was in Paris for the OECD Forum. He participated … Continue reading
World to halt investments in Brazil? Not Marriott.
Just came across this piece saying that Marriott will keep its plans to invest in Brazil despite the economic situation and political uncertainties. Worth debating.. Why Marriott Still Plans Expansion in Brazil, Regardless of Economic Woes A Marriott VP of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, China, Marriott Hotel, Nasdaq
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Brazil on the World Economic History Congress (Kyoto 2015)
Economic historians from around the world met in Kyoto from 3 to 7 of August. As a major event, it is a good thermometer on what is driving the attention of the academic community. How did Brazil do? Taking an objective … Continue reading
Why Rousseff’s Minister of Finance comes from her opponent’s team?
Joaquim Levy, Brazil’s new Minister of Finance was not long ago working for Aecio Neves, Dilma Rousseff’s rival in the presidential elections. Neves commented Levy’s nomination by saying that “it is the same as nominating a CIA agent to run the … Continue reading
A test for Brazilian democracy
Amidst a history full of oligarchies and military coups, Brazilian democracy emerges and give signs of maturity. An exciting presidential race challenges the supremacy of popular party PT, in office after 12 years. But what could be an easy reelection … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Economy, Life, Politics
Tagged Aecio Neves, Dilma Rousseff, elections, PSDB, PT
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