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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819959203321

Autore

Thomas Vinod <1949->

Titolo

From inside Brazil : : development in a land of contrasts / / Vinod Thomas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : Stanford Economics and Finance : , : World Bank, , c2006

ISBN

1-280-37332-6

9786610373321

0-8213-6456-1

Descrizione fisica

xviii, 153 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm

Disciplina

338.981

Soggetti

Economic history

Brazil Economic conditions 1945-

Brazil Economic policy

Brazil Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"A copublication of Stanford Economics and Finance, an imprint of Standford University Press, and the World Bank."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-145) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- A world of difference -- Welfare -- Productivity -- Sustainability -- Institutions -- Quality -- Brazil's agenda

Sommario/riassunto

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