The Financial Times piece “There is a big Gap in Brazil” tells us some reasons why GAP is not excited about the Brazilian market. High import taxes and not so expressive GDP growth are some of the reasons. “Some simple maths illustrates why Gap might be leaving Brazil alone, for now. Last year, the average growthContinue reading “Is Gap snubbing Brazil?”
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Brazilian university ranked among the best business schools in the world
It is not everyday that a Brazilian university is ranked among the 5 best in the world by an international and respected newspaper. The Financial Times ranked Fundação Dom Cabral fifth overall in the FT’s executive education ranking, and third for customized courses. FDC is in Minas Gerais but most of its teaching is done in-company, ( São PauloContinue reading “Brazilian university ranked among the best business schools in the world”
The Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo
If you want to study in a business school in Brazil, you should head to Sao Paulo. I see Sao Paulo as the Brazilian version of New York (with a Big Italy neighborhood and many other differences). Even an Argentinean would agree that Sao Paulo is the financial capital of Latin America. In fact, IContinue reading “The Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo”
The debate around Belo Monte dam in the Amazon
“In order for the Brazilian economy to grow around 5 per cent per year in the next few years, Brazil needs to add 5,000 megawatts per year to its installed capacity” said Mauricio Tolmasquim, of the Brazilian government’s Energy Research Company in an article last week in the Financial Times. What is the solution? $11bn BeloContinue reading “The debate around Belo Monte dam in the Amazon”
Lula’s Legacy
Brazil’s charismatic (now ex) president Lula has been perceived as a great leader worldwide. Obama called him “the man” and Fidel Castro ” dear comrade”; in Brazil, after 8 years in power, his popularity rate was above 80%, demolishing the theory that being too long in power diminishes public approbation. Nonetheless, time will tell usContinue reading “Lula’s Legacy”
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