The Economist outlines India’s appeal in reporting on the aftermath of the G20 meetings – an interesting contrast with Brazil. “India’s appeal to foreign investors is easy to see. Its economy grew by 8.8% in the year to the second quarter; the rupee has strengthened; and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this month raisedContinue reading “The G20 aftermath: The Delhi consensus”
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What is the future of Economic Policy in the Developing World?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies holds a book launch debate on The Day After Tomorrow: A Handbook on the Future of Economic Policy in the Developing World with Otaviano Canuto, head of poverty reduction and economic management at the World Bank. The book, which is also coauthor by Marcelo Giugale, looks at how developing countries areContinue reading “What is the future of Economic Policy in the Developing World?”
Consumer spending firm in the third quarter
Very good news were out today. Credit conditions are strong, along with solid job creation, and rising real income.Car loans are up 16% according to a report released today on consumer spending. Lending to individuals maintained a solid pace in July, with daily average concessions jumping 1.3% over June, adjusting for inflation and seasonality. ThisContinue reading “Consumer spending firm in the third quarter”
There is nothing like a World Cup (in Brazil)
Where is the best place to watch the World Cup? In Brazil, you may be sure.. There is nothing like it. The cheering, the humor, the samba after a victory… Understanding why Brazil “stops” during the World Cup is understanding how Brazilians relate to pride and joy. It might sound like a contradiction. A countryContinue reading “There is nothing like a World Cup (in Brazil)”
Will Brazilian economy be contaminated by the turbulent scene in Europe?
Brazilian equities are down 11% in 2010, but in the opinion of Regina Nunes, president of – Standard & Poor’s Brazil, the Brazilian economy has grounds to avoid being contaminated by the turbulent scene in Europe, affected by the current economic crisis in Greece. The only way the Brazilian economy could be contaminated would beContinue reading “Will Brazilian economy be contaminated by the turbulent scene in Europe?”
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