The Outlook of Brazil's Economy in a Tough Political Season
On Friday, September 20th, the Brazil Institute will host a panel of leading Brazilian economists.
Overview
An accomplished economist, Professor Nelson Barbosa, of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, has served with distinction in Brazil’s academia and government. He was deputy minister of Finance from January 2011 until May of this year, a challenging period when the country’s economy entered a rough and maybe long stretch of low growth and rising inflation as the government struggled to create a more inviting environment for domestic and foreign investments, especially in infrastructure. Despite the difficulties of an underperforming economy, Dr. Barbosa left government service with his reputation intact. His departure was lamented by economic agents, analysts and leaders of the business community.
On Friday 20th, Dr. Barbosa will discuss the outlook of the Brazilian economy as the nation embarks in an intense political season leading up to presidential, gubernatorial and congressional elections scheduled for October 2014. Leading Brazilian economists will provide commentary.
Image courtesy of Flickr user Blog do Planalto.
Media Coverage post-event:
Barbosa sees an end to Brazil's economic stimulus policy
Claudia Trevisan – Estado de S. Paulo, 09/21/2013
Former IMF fiscal affairs director says country may lose its fiscal compass
Estado de S. Paulo, 09/21/2013
Speakers
Hosted By
Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—works to foster understanding of Brazil’s complex reality and to support more consequential relations between Brazilian and US institutions in all sectors. The Brazil Institute plays this role by producing independent research and programs that bridge the gap between scholarship and policy, and by serving as a crossroads for leading policymakers, scholars and private sector representatives who are committed to addressing Brazil’s challenges and opportunities. Read more
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