This paper contributes for an initial study on the empirical determinants of the portfolio allocation of retirement savings in Brazil. To this end, the work makes use of a database with disaggregated data on the allocation profile of employees participating in the closed pension fund of a major...

The paper discusses the main challenges and opportunities for attracting both private domestic and foreign capital to foster the growth of concessions projects in the infrastructure sector, and proposes solutions from the Brazilian recent experience and other emerging economies. Given the...