02671nam 2200637Ia 450 991045021350332120200520144314.01-280-37332-697866103733210-8213-6456-1(CKB)1000000000225195(EBL)459717(OCoLC)317595745(SSID)ssj0000086981(PQKBManifestationID)11988261(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000086981(PQKBWorkID)10031409(PQKB)10567682(MiAaPQ)EBC459717(Au-PeEL)EBL459717(CaPaEBR)ebr10118531(CaONFJC)MIL37332(OCoLC)65196948(EXLCZ)99100000000022519520060516d2006 uf 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrFrom inside Brazil[electronic resource] development in a land of contrasts /Vinod ThomasWashington, D.C. Stanford Economics and Finance World Bankc20061 online resource (176 p.)"A copublication of Stanford Economics and Finance, an imprint of Standford University Press, and the World Bank."0-8047-5532-9 0-8047-5531-0 0-8213-6455-3 Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-145) and index.Introduction -- A world of difference -- Welfare -- Productivity -- Sustainability -- Institutions -- Quality -- Brazil's agendaFifth 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 progreEconomic historyBrazilEconomic conditions1945-BrazilEconomic policyBrazilPolitics and governmentElectronic books.Economic history.338.981Thomas Vinod1949-302575World Bank.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910450213503321From inside Brazil1228720UNINA