This paper aims to present and analyze the functions performed by the Brazilian federal banks, in a Keynesian perspective, emphasizing its role: i) in promoting economic and regional development, by directing credit to specific sectors and regions, ii) the anti-cyclical action, especially after...

This paper aims to present and analyze the functions performed by the Brazilian federal banks, in a Keynesian perspective, emphasizing its role: i) in promoting economic and regional development, by directing credit to specific sectors and regions, ii) the anti-cyclical action, especially after...

This report analyzes the legislation about government procurement adopted in the context of trade agreements of the European Union, the World Trade Organization and Nafta, and the rules about this subject in United States and Brazil. Its main goal is to provide information that could support the...