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1 – 10 of 82The Brazilian financial system, which is still dominated by five state and private banks, saw slower loan growth and worsening asset quality in 2023 due to high inflation and…
BRAZIL: Industrial plan will widen state economic role
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284729
ISSN: 2633-304X
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For the last 25 years, gas exports have been Bolivia’s main source of foreign exchange and the government’s main source of tax income. However, long-time buyer Argentina is moving…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281699
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Infrastructure investments arising from auctions planned in 2023 and 2024 are expected to reach BRL125.4bn. However, infrastructure needs are vast and remain an obstacle to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281387
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BRAZIL: Infrastructure initiative will raise questions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281198
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BRAZIL: Pre-election claims raise spending doubts
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES273625
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The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273964
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BRAZIL: COVID-19 shifts policymaking from Bolsonaro
High on the agenda is the need for science to work across disciplines to address complex societal problems. In 2015, research and development (R&D) funding increased by 5.1…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211319
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Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…