Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Firm Size, Financing, Access to Credit, and Credit Constraints -- Financial Institution Ownership and Access to Credit -- Financial Access as an Obstacle to Growth Compared to Other Variables -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- LIST OF...

Fifth in population and geographical size and fourteenth in total income, Brazil is not only a regional, but also potentially a global force. Will Brazil capitalize on its huge strengths and emerge as a true global leader, or will it miss out on its great opportunity? This book lays out the...

Using detailed trade and firm-level financial data, the authors demonstrate, for example, that while links between finance and competitiveness are strong, they are not uniform across sectors and countries. This book examines the link between finance and competitiveness at the macro and sectoral...

This book is first of all about migration, but also covers the important related issues of ethnic identity and the construction of ethnic communities. It addresses the issues from the dual perspective of Japan and Brazil

The digital revolution has caused a seismic shift in the PR industry. It's altered every corner of the industry, bringing challenges and opportunities in equal measure. This book describes where we've been, where we are and where we're going. It's a manual for practitioners looking for guidance...

Contents -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANALYTICAL MODEL -- III. DATA AND ESTIMATION METHODS -- IV. EMPIRICAL FINDINGS -- V. THE "MYSTERY" OF HIGH INTEREST RATES IN BRAZIL -- VI. CONCLUSIONS -- APPENDIX: DATA SOURCES AND PROCEDURES -- REFERENCES

Contents -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. BRAZIL'S LONG-TERM GROWTH PERFORMANCE IN A CROSS-COUNTRY CONTEXT -- III. ASSESSING BRAZIL'S GROWTH PERFORMANCE IN A DYNAMIC PANEL MODEL -- IV. DISSECTING BRAZIL'S GROWTH DETERMINANTS -- V. CONCLUSIONS -- APPENDICES -- I. TABLE. SALA-I-MARTIN'S LIST OF 21...

A new edition of a book first published in Bogotá, this English edition is a crucial addition to the literature on Latin American business history for a wider English-speaking audience, and it will be of interest to business and economic historians generally. Essays are included by leading...

Get all three comprehensive reports bundled into one for a complete media and communications profile of Brazil. An excellent source of practical information, this profile offers an extensive dialing guide with city codes, a listing of ISPs and Internet cafes, profiles of the major media outlets...