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.
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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.
Media Coverage post-event:
Claudia Trevisan – Estado de S. Paulo, 09/21/2013
Estado de S. Paulo, 09/21/2013
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Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—aims to deepen understanding of Brazil’s complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and U.S. institutions across all sectors. Our mission is to provide thoughtful leadership and innovative ideas to help democracies evolve and enhance their capacity to deliver results. We achieve this by producing independent research and programs that bridge the gap between scholarship and policy, while serving as a hub for policymakers, scholars, and private sector leaders. Read more
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