The main objective of this paper is to proceed an impact evaluation of the "SIMPLES" Law (Lei nº 9.317 de 05/12/1996) relative to small enterpreneurship. The paper answers some relevante researcher`s questions about: 1) the strong moviment of new jobs criated in the informal sector and the rol...

New regulations for the rural social security system are being discussed in Brazil nowadays. In the middle of this discussion, there are new definitions for the workers involved with family work in rural areas. These new regulations deserve consideration, because they guarantee more confidence...