We explore the role of social mobility as a driver of economic development. First, we map the geography of … intergenerational mobility of education for 52 Latin American regions, as well as its evolution over time. Then, through a new weighting … that increasing social mobility had a significant and robust effect on the development of Latin American regions. …

This study aims to analyze the evolution of Brazilian agricultural production from the 1960s to now. We will summarize … some of the main findings from the historical view of Brazilian agriculture development. The arguments should rest here on … development, but organizing some important historical facts can help creating a full picture. The future challenge is to include …