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America and Brazilian parallels

Why is it that the gap between rich and poor is so wide in both Brazil and America? Does education, especially private, play a similar role in both countries? Two Americas Nov 12th 2009 From The Economist print edition Brazil and the United States have more in common than they seem to LIVING in Brazil,Continue reading “America and Brazilian parallels”

Our takeaway from the latest economic reports on Brazil

Brazilian economy; still a strong momentum. Brazilian economy should expand by at least 6.5% in 2010. This strong momentum partly stems from fiscal stimuli that slosh through the economy and propel demand. The expected growth in corporate earnings in 2010 supports the attractiveness of investments in Brazil. Government spending, not so great. The public sectorContinue reading “Our takeaway from the latest economic reports on Brazil”

First Reserve Corporation invests $ 500 million in Barra Energia, in Brazil

First Reserve Corporation, an energy industry-focused private equity and infrastructure firm, has backed Brazilian exploration and production company Barra Energia Petróleo e Gás with a $500m investment. First Reserve is an independently owned firm since 1983. The firm has developed a global platform, having invested approximately $12.5 billion in equity. First Reserve has adopted theContinue reading “First Reserve Corporation invests $ 500 million in Barra Energia, in Brazil”

Brazil as a mediator or swing vote in security issues

This article asks whether Brazil will increasingly become a mediator or swing vote in important security issues like nuclear non proliferation because of its increasing economic clout, among other reasons. The future of non-proliferation An awkward guest-list Apr 29th 2010 From The Economist print edition The United States cannot count on a warm response, evenContinue reading “Brazil as a mediator or swing vote in security issues”

Current Status of BRICs

This article in The Economist was published at the same time as the 2nd meeting of the BRIC nations in Brasilia. The article raises an interesting question of how cohesive the BRIC nations are beyond the original economic categorization. The BRICs The trillion-dollar club Brazil, Russia, India and China matter individually. But does it makeContinue reading “Current Status of BRICs”