Over the past decades, Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) have assumed an important role in international relations, in particular with regard to the foreign direct investment (FDI). This group of economies, albeit under different intensities, ceased to be mere recipients of FDI to become...

Over the past decades, Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) have assumed an important role in international relations, in particular with regard to the foreign direct investment (FDI). This group of economies, albeit under different intensities, ceased to be mere recipients of FDI to become...

Portuguese Abstract: Após formidável recuperação da crise por que passou entre 1995-2002, as contas correntes entraram em nova rota de déficit a partir de 2007. Historicamente, as contas correntes no Brasil são explicadas pela conta de rendas, enquanto as contas de serviços e de comércio...

Portuguese Abstract: O Brasil além de apresentar grandes potencialidades para atender a demanda interna de alimentos, pode também participar ativamente do mercado mundial de muitos produtos agrícolas. Entretanto, observa-se que a balança comercial de alguns produtos agrícolas apresenta...

Portuguese Abstract: Partindo da crise estrutural portuguesa, começámos por revelar as principais linhas de orientação política nas áreas da pobreza e do desemprego. Confrontámos os dados estatísticos reveladores da evolução dos indicadores apresentados. Formulámos algumas políticas...

The period between 2003-2005 illustrated a high growth in world trade. In this context, Brazil was able to revert its trade deficit, taking advantage of a considerable surplus. Nevertheless, this trade dynamism did not go hand in hand with national economic growth. This article makes an...

This paper aims to formulate a concept of developmentalism from the Latin American historical reality. It's observed that the term qualifies manifold phenomena, in the past and in the present, without efforts on its delimitation. Thus, the concepts polysemy becomes ambiguity about its denotative...

The article aims at helping to provide a conceptual framework for the Brazilian debate on economic development strategies. It designs a strategy on the basis of the idea of the existence of three demand-led growth fronts, or three engines of investment: mass consumption, natural resources and...

This paper aims to consider theoretically and in a preliminary way the most important features and problems concerning the concept of Developmental State, discussing the two issues that would be fundamental for its proper comprehension: (1) the issue about the objectives which characterize a...

In a slow process marked by authoritarian moments, regressive effects, bureaucratic insulation, centralized arrangements and cronyism, since the 1930s Brazil has been building its Welfare State. In the wake of struggles and political clashes for ensuring rights and reviving democracy, the...