The flows of foreign investments in Brazil starting from the 1990s have called attention due to the magnitude of the invested value, the prevalence of properties acquisitions as a preferential way of carrying out these investments, and for the primacy of the operations involving rivals...

"Traces evolution of US investment in Brazil from 1950-90. Discusses its role in creation of the Brazilian business environment. Contains a chapter on American English expressions that have contributed to the 'language of business' in Brazil, and appendices that include lists of US firms...