From Inside Brazil by Vinod Thomas
Brazil faces important issues as to whether and how socio-economic and political reforms will be pursued with urgency and persistence. This book presents a strong agenda and action plan to achieve for Brazil both economic growth and improved welfare for its citizens. The book begins by examining the existing welfare system, including the differences between that of people in rural areas and those in cities. It goes on to examine issues related to productivity, looking at whether investments in physical, natural, and human capital affect performance; to sustainability of the country's growth and development; to its use and conservation of natural resources; and to the structure and effectiveness of its institutions. Finally, it compares and contrasts the priorities of these agendas, coming up with both quantitative and qualitative targets that can guide those setting down Brazilian policy.-
China's and India's Challenge to Latin America
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The State of State Reform
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Lessons from NAFTA
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Investor Protection and Corporate Governance
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Keeping the Promise of Social Security in Latin America
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Beyond Survival
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Emerging Capital Markets and Globalization
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Emerging Issues in Financial Development
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Entrepreneurship in Latin America
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From Right to Reality
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Cashing in on Education
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Innovative Experiences in Access to Finance
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New Policies for Mandatory Defined Contribution Pensions
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Great Teachers
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Public Spending Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Limits of Stabilization
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Beyond Reforms
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Privatization in Latin America
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Is Geography Destiny?
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New Century, Old Disparities
"[This] book offers a terrific review of a long list of issues confronting Brazil with some background information and dataIt would make a handy reference tool for readers looking for a quick summary review of Brazilian political economy from a clearly insightful and knowledgeable writer. Alternatively, it might also be a helpful text for an undergraduate class on Brazil." -- Peter Kingstore Luso-Brazilian Review
Vinod Thomas is Country Director of the World Bank Office, Brasilia in the Latin America and Caribbean Region. He is the author of numerous articles and several books including The Quality of Growth (2000).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804755313 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804755310 |
| Title | From Inside Brazil |
| Author | Vinod Thomas |
| Series | Latin American Development Forum |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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