From inside Brazil : development in a land of contrasts

Author/Creator:: Thomas, Vinod, 1949-
Publication/Creation:: Washington, D.C. : Stanford Economics and Finance : World Bank, c2006
Resource Type:: Book

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Full Title:: From inside Brazil : development in a land of contrasts / Vinod Thomas
Series Titles:: World Bank e-Library.

Subjects:: Economic history
Brazil--Economic conditions--1945-
Brazil--Economic policy
Brazil--Politics and government

Table of Contents:: Introduction -- A world of difference -- Welfare -- Productivity -- Sustainability -- Institutions -- Quality -- Brazil's agenda
Summary:: 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
Language:: English
Language Note:: English
Physical Type/Description:: xviii, 153 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
General Note:: "A copublication of Stanford Economics and Finance, an imprint of Standford University Press, and the World Bank."