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”
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The Brazilian optimism, a unique feature! (Or: How a Frenchman fell for Brazil)
Brazil holds an exotic and mysterious image for foreigners. Tourism is becoming an important economic activity. In 2008, 5,2 millions of tourist visited Brazil, a record in the subcontinent: http://www.americas-fr.com/tourisme/actualite/le-bresil-seduit-les-touristes-1635.html. Yet for many, the country still remains locked in its stereotype. Images of tropical beauty, soccer and music, along with the recent economic rise are all very positiveContinue reading “The Brazilian optimism, a unique feature! (Or: How a Frenchman fell for Brazil)”
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