This paper presents a simplified methodology for estimating quarterly figures for both the Brazilian government transfers and net aggregate tax burden in the 1995-2007 years. It also describes the main stylized facts observed in the data in this period, calling attention to the fact that...

This paper presents a simplified methodology for estimating quarterly figures for both the Brazilian government transfers and net aggregate tax burden in the 1995-2007 years. It also describes the main stylized facts observed in the data in this period, calling attention to the fact that...

This paper identifies and discusses the regional heterogeneity of the Brazilian great economic recession of 2014-16. Specifically, we outline a state-level chronology of the recession by applying the Bry-Boschan algorithm, using the states' monthly index of economic activity as reference...

Employment is key to combating poverty. Thus, detractors of social assistance programs argue that they create disincentives to work. While there is substantial evidence showing limited effects of these programs on overall labor supply, the jury is still out with respect to their impact on formal...

Women are largely responsible for reproductive work of human life. Perhaps this is why they are also historically and socially responsible for the housework and care of other family members. This work that is freely provided to the family, mostly by women and to a lesser extent by men, is called...

This paper aims to show that the fiscal and monetary counter-cyclical actions implemented by Brazilian government after the financial crisis were frugal: the monetary policy was late and slowly slackened and the fiscal policy sustain a primary surplus budget, in the opposite direction of much...

This paper aims to examine the evolution of currency risk exposure of Brazilian corporations, especially exporting companies, from the 2008 crisis, when several companies suffered substantial losses due to the decline of the real. We analyze their financial based on the usage of derivatives, as...

Türkei, Argentinien, Indonesien, Brasilien: Die Währungen vieler Schwellenländer befinden sich zunehmend unter Druck. Die Ursachen sind ähnlich: hohe Schulden, steigende Inflation und schwaches Wachstum. Es fällt den Ländern zunehmen schwer, internationales Kapital zu attrahieren. Stehen...

This paper aims to examine the evolution of currency risk exposure of Brazilian corporations, especially exporting companies, from the 2008 crisis, when several companies suffered substantial losses due to the decline of the real. We analyze their financial based on the usage of derivatives, as...