"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...

Foreign direct investment and the performance of Brazilian exports. Brazil, in the 1990s, assumed a remarkable position as a host of foreign direct investment. It is worth mentioning that the service sector received the highest proportion of foreign investment. This market seeking strategy was...