Inequality, Democracy, and Growth in Brazil

Inequality, Democracy, and Growth in Brazil
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9780128019658
ISBN-13 : 0128019654
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Inequality, Democracy, and Growth in Brazil by : Marcos Mendes

In terms accessible to non-economists, Marcos José Mendes describes the ways democracy and inequality produce low growth in the short and medium terms. In the longer term, he argues that Brazil has two paths in front of it. One is to create the conditions necessary to boost economic performance and drive the country toward a high level of development. The other is to fail in untying the political knot that blocks growth, leaving it a middle-income country. The source of his contrasting futures for Brazil is inequality, which he demonstrates is a relevant variable in any discussion of economic growth. Inequality illuminates causes of seemingly-unconnected problems. This book, which includes freely-accessible documents and datasets, is the first in-depth analysis of an issue that promises to become increasingly prominent. - Contrasting visions of Brazil's future described in economic terms - Easy-to-understand graphs and tables illustrate analytical arguments - All Excel-based data available on a freely-accessible website

Decadent Developmentalism

Decadent Developmentalism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9781108842280
ISBN-13 : 1108842283
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Decadent Developmentalism by : Matthew M. Taylor

Complementarities between political and economic institutions have kept Brazil in a low-level economic equilibrium since 1985.

Has Latin American Inequality Changed Direction?

Has Latin American Inequality Changed Direction?
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 419
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ISBN-10 : 9783319446219
ISBN-13 : 3319446215
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Has Latin American Inequality Changed Direction? by : Luis Bértola

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book brings together a range of ideas and theories to arrive at a deeper understanding of inequality in Latin America and its complex realities. To so, it addresses questions such as: What are the origins of inequality in Latin America? How can we create societies that are more equal in terms of income distribution, gender equality and opportunities? How can we remedy the social divide that is making Latin America one of the most unequal regions on earth? What are the roles played by market forces, institutions and ideology in terms of inequality? In this book, a group of global experts gathered by the Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL), part of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), show readers how various types of inequality, such as economical, educational, racial and gender inequality have been practiced in countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and many others through the centuries. Presenting new ideas, new evidence, and new methods, the book subsequently analyzes how to move forward with second-generation reforms that lay the foundations for more egalitarian societies. As such, it offers a valuable and insightful guide for development economists, historians and Latin American specialists alike, as well as students, educators, policymakers and all citizens with an interest in development, inequality and the Latin American region.

Brazil in Transition

Brazil in Transition
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781400880942
ISBN-13 : 1400880947
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Brazil in Transition by : Lee J. Alston

Brazil is the world's sixth-largest economy, and for the first three-quarters of the twentieth century was one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. While the country underwent two decades of unrelenting decline from 1975 to 1994, the economy has rebounded dramatically. How did this nation become an emerging power? Brazil in Transition looks at the factors behind why this particular country has successfully progressed up the economic development ladder. The authors examine the roles of beliefs, leadership, and institutions in the elusive, critical transition to sustainable development. Analyzing the last fifty years of Brazil's history, the authors explain how the nation's beliefs, centered on social inclusion yet bound by orthodox economic policies, led to institutions that altered economic, political, and social outcomes. Brazil's growth and inflation became less variable, the rule of law strengthened, politics became more open and competitive, and poverty and inequality declined. While these changes have led to a remarkable economic transformation, there have also been economic distortions and inefficiencies that the authors argue are part of the development process. Brazil in Transition demonstrates how a dynamic nation seized windows of opportunity to become a more equal, prosperous, and rules-based society.

Race in Contemporary Brazil

Race in Contemporary Brazil
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Publisher : Penn State Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0271043369
ISBN-13 : 9780271043364
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Race in Contemporary Brazil by : Rebecca L. Reichmann

This collection of writings comes from Brazilian researchers on issues of race in their country. They include race and colour classification systems; access to education, employment and health; and inequalities in the judiciary and politics.

Financial Crisis Management and Democracy

Financial Crisis Management and Democracy
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9783030548957
ISBN-13 : 3030548953
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Financial Crisis Management and Democracy by : Bettina De Souza Guilherme

This open access book discusses financial crisis management and policy in Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on equity and democracy. Based on a three-year research project by the Jean Monnet Network, this volume takes an interdisciplinary, comparative approach, analyzing both the role and impact of the EU and regional organizations in Latin America on crisis management as well as the consequences of crisis on the process of European integration and on Latin America’s regionalism. The book begins with a theoretical introduction, exploring the effects of the paradigm change on economic policies in Europe and in Latin America and analyzing key systemic aspects of the unsustainability of the present economic system explaining the global crises and their interconnections. The following chapters are divided into sections. The second section explores aspects of regional governance and how the economic and financial crises were managed on a macro level in Europe and Latin America. The third and fourth sections use case studies to drill down to the impact of the crises at the national and regional levels, including the emergence of political polarization and rise in populism in both areas. The last section presents proposals for reform, including the transition from finance capitalism to a sustainable real capitalism in both regions and at the inter-regional level of EU-LAC relations.The volume concludes with an epilogue on financial crises, regionalism, and domestic adjustment by Loukas Tsoukalis, President of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). Written by an international network of academics, practitioners and policy advisors, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students interested in macroeconomics, comparative regionalism, democracy, and financial crisis management as well as politicians, policy advisors, and members of national and regional organizations in the EU and Latin America.

Democracy and Social Policy

Democracy and Social Policy
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Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106019006664
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Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Democracy and Social Policy by : Yusuf Bangura

This book examines the complex relations between democracy and social policy. Economic development is a necessary but not sufficient condition for welfare development. In industrial democracies, differences in the reach and organization of unions, presence of Left parties in government, and social pacts, account for much of the variation in welfare provision among countries. Social security is limited in democracies with low levels of industrialization, even though some countries with a social democratic orientation seem to have done well. Traditions of political rights, improvements in electoral competitiveness, and a pro-active judiciary may empower social movements to pressure governments in low-income democracies to introduce progressive social reforms.

Inequality and Growth

Inequality and Growth
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Publisher : MIT Press
Total Pages : 343
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ISBN-10 : 9780262050692
ISBN-13 : 0262050692
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Inequality and Growth by : Theo S. Eicher

Essays exploring the relationship between economic growth and inequality and the implications for policy makers.

São Paulo

São Paulo
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Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9789211322149
ISBN-13 : 9211322146
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis São Paulo by :

"Data prepared by the Sao Paulo-based Fundacao Sistema Estadual de Analise de Dados (SEADE) in collaboration with UN-HABITAT"--T.p. verso.

Advances in Quantitative Ethnography

Advances in Quantitative Ethnography
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 419
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ISBN-10 : 9783030938598
ISBN-13 : 303093859X
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Advances in Quantitative Ethnography by : Barbara Wasson

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Quantitative Ethnography, ICQE 2021, held in November 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online. The 26 full papers were selected from the 60 submissions. The contributions in this volume come from diverse fields and perspectives, and present the studies on advantages of using quantitative ethnography methods and techniques in a number of different domains and contexts, including ethnography and statistics, human interpretation and machine processing, etc.