Over the last two decades, almost all countries in the world have experienced a noticeable process of liberalization and deregulation. This process has both motivated and propelled changes in the very competitive dynamics of the banking industry. Therefore, various OECD countries have changed...

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...