This study aims to propose principles that are fully compatible with the historical evolution of the Bolsa Família program and with its current dimension. These principles provide the size of the population to be served and the magnitude of benefits to be granted for any scenario of growth in...

In this study, we documented the progress occurred in the country in reducing child labor between 1992 and 2008, and the challenges that still need to be met to their complete eradication. Brazil has been successful in adopting policies focused to eliminate child labor which has declined sharply...