This paper explores the link between Brazil's political institutions and its disappointing productivity and growth in …

Abstract Compared to the rest of the world, farmers in Brazil rely relatively little on tenant contracts. In … underutilized land negotiate land rental contracts with the landless.? In Brazil, this avenue for advancement has been hurt by a … reluctance of owners to rent in areas experiencing land conflict. The lack of rentals is an important issue because Brazil is …

Brazil in the past 25 years have given rise to a policy-making process where fiscal stability and social inclusion are the … benefits from agricultural production, given that Brazil is a major exporter of commodities. Also, before the crisis the … easily and quickly adjusted. Brazil was therefore well-placed to deal with the impacts of the crisis. …