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UNINA9910819959203321 |
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Autore |
Thomas Vinod <1949-> |
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From inside Brazil : : development in a land of contrasts / / Vinod Thomas |
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Washington, D.C. : , : Stanford Economics and Finance : , : World Bank, , c2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-37332-6 |
9786610373321 |
0-8213-6456-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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xviii, 153 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Economic history |
Brazil Economic conditions 1945- |
Brazil Economic policy |
Brazil Politics and government |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"A copublication of Stanford Economics and Finance, an imprint of Standford University Press, and the World Bank." |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-145) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction -- A world of difference -- Welfare -- Productivity -- Sustainability -- Institutions -- Quality -- Brazil's agenda |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Fifth in population and geographical size and fourteenth in total income, Brazil is not only a regional, but also potentially a global force. Will Brazil capitalize on its huge strengths and emerge as a true global leader, or will it miss out on its great opportunity? This book lays out the crucial dimensions of Brazil?s development prospects ? and considers both conventional and unconventional ways forward. From Inside Brazil lays out a number of messages of interest to Brazilian and international audiences. First, improving equity across the population is not only essential for social progre |
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