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Key OECD publications on BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 01-Feb-2007 A regularly updated list of key publications on Brazil. You can purchase the E-books (PDF format) or printed editions directly from our Online Bookshop. These books are also available from a network of distributors and librairies in your country. Also available: |
Post-Occupancy Evaluation in Brazilpdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 11-Jan-2007 Sheila Ornstein This paper discusses how Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) methodology has been used to assess environments at public educational facilities, from kindergarten to secondary school in São Paulo and other major Brazilian cities since the 1990s. |
Social security reform in Brazil: Achievements and remaining challengesEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Fabio Giambiagi and Luiz de Mello This paper reviews the main elements of social security reform in Brazil since 1998 and discusses areas where further policy action is yet to be taken to ensure the sustainability of the social-security system over time. Economics Department Working Paper 534. Related documents: |
Improving labour utilisation in BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Carlos H. de Brito Cruz and Luiz de Mello An important policy challenge for raising Brazil's growth potential is to improve labour utilisation by reducing informality and fostering human capital accumulation on and off the job. Economics Department Working Paper 533. Related documents: |
Boosting innovation performance in BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Carlos H. de Brito Cruz and Luiz de Mello Brazil’s main challenge in innovation policy is to encourage the business sector to engage in productivity?enhancing innovative activities. Economics Department Working Paper 532. Related documents: |
Consolidating macroeconomic adjustment in BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Luiz de Mello and Diego Moccero Brazil’s overarching macroeconomic challenge is to continue to reduce public indebtedness while improving the quality of fiscal adjustment, which has so far relied on revenue hikes, rather than a retrenchment of expenditure commitments. Economics Department Working Paper 531. Related documents: |
Presentation (in Portuguese) by Luiz de Mello marking the publication of the Economic Survey of Brazil 2006ppt,1Mb,English | View long abstract 24-Nov-2006 Presentation (in Portuguese) by Luiz de Mello, Brazil/South America Desk, OECD Economics Department, at a seminar at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, Rio de Janeiro on 24 November 2006, marking the publication ... Related documents: |
Economic survey of Brazil 2006: Improving labour utilisationEnglish | View long abstract 24-Nov-2006 Labour force participation is comparable to the OECD area for prime-age males. It is somewhat lower for females and is trending down for youths as a result of rising school enrolment. The labour market ... Related documents: |
Economic survey of Brazil 2006: Boosting innovation performanceEnglish | View long abstract 24-Nov-2006 Brazil’s main challenge in innovation policy is to encourage the business sector to engage in productivity enhancing innovative activities. At 1% of GDP, R&D spending (both public and private) is comparatively ... Related documents: |
Economic survey of Brazil 2006: Consolidating macroeconomic adjustmentEnglish | View long abstract 24-Nov-2006 Brazil has made considerable progress in recent years towards consolidating macroeconomic stability, which is a key framework condition for sustained growth. Monetary policy continues to respond swiftly ... Related documents: |
