At the beginning of the 21st century, Brazil rises as one of the emerging countries with rapid economic development. This phenomenon coincides with the intensification of globalization and is not limited to purely economic aspects, but includes social and political implications. This is the subject of a panel I am honoured to coordinate at theContinue reading “Discussing Entrepreneurship, regulation and economic development at the Brazilianists congress in Paris”
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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 in a ministerial panel. Talking to a group of delegates from Diplomacia Civil, Minister Meirelles saidContinue reading “How joining OECD affects Brazilian business?”
From the OECD Forum in Paris
The OECD Forum opened yesterday in Paris to debate the most pressing social and economic challenges confronting society. Leaders and influencers from all sectors of civil society are here. The speakers include former and current heads of state and government, leaders of NGOs and trade unions, academics and the press. I met some Brazilians there and we talkedContinue reading “From the OECD Forum in Paris”
State reform and the privatization of a Brazilian champion: the case of Vale
Privatization is a controversial subject in Brazil. It has been so for a while. After the Petrobras scandals, the interest of the public role in the economy remains active. Vale is an historical case. Privatized in 1997, the company has evolved into the 2nd largest mining group. In this perspective, I presented a paper in the QuintoContinue reading “State reform and the privatization of a Brazilian champion: the case of Vale”
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 approach, we realize that Brazil leads the interest in Latin America, as it would beContinue reading “Brazil on the World Economic History Congress (Kyoto 2015)”
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