The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is exposing Brazil to an unprecedented challenge. The pandemic is expected to … plunge Brazil into another recession. Although the pain of recession can be felt across the economy, smaller firms are … and the recovery phase. Brazil has already put in place significant measures to address the economic crisis. Beyond the …

equilibrium model, this study analyzes the economy-wide costs of achieving a 10 percent share of wind power in Brazil …'s electricity supply mix by 2030. Brazil is in the midst of an active program of wind capacity expansion. The welfare loss would be … that, in the case of Brazil, production subsidies financed through increased value-added tax would have superior impacts on …

Brazil approaches its 2018 election with an economy that is gradually recovering from the deepest recession in its … rising incomes. This book explores the drivers of future employment and income growth. Its key finding: Brazil needs to … its citizens and generate lasting gains in incomes growth for all. This is particularly important as Brazil is aging …

Skills and Jobs in Brazil: An Agenda for Youth is a new report focusing on the challenge of economic engagement among … the Brazilian youth. In the context of a fast aging population, Brazil's greatest economic opportunity is to increase its … challenging labor market. The report suggests new education, skills, and jobs policy changes that Brazil could prioritize moving …

changed economic circumstances have exposed shortcomings in Brazil's development model, epitomized by the struggle to achieve … environment. Brazil thus finds itself at an important juncture and, to a certain extent, the policy course set today will … sustainable growth. This Systematic Country Diagnostic offers a contribution to the debate about Brazil's future development …

This study presents options for disaster risk financing in Brazil, drawing from international experience. The study … preliminary review of the current budget management of natural disasters in Brazil. It benefits from the international experience … characteristics of Brazil, as well as to the availability of relevant data …

toa city's energy consumption. In Brazil, the cost of energy for public lighting already represents thesecond most … result, the local authorities willhave every incentive to invest in and implementlighting projects by themselves.In Brazil … business models that can enable the necessary investments.These business models must take into account the diversity of Brazil …

treatment plants. This case study documents PRODES, Brazil …