This special issue of the Journal of Illicit Economies and Development builds on a growing, multifaceted research and … policy agenda that advances development perspectives of illicit economies in the Global South. Conventional policy discourses … underpin stable political orders and socio-economic development at the margins of the state. Broad, securitised policy …

that it is not an inevitable side-effect of economic growth and development. Many Latin American countries, and Brazil in … current difficulties, Brazil offers a striking example of inclusive growth. Inequality has fallen sharply over the past decade … rates have been modest in comparison to China or India, Brazil has implemented a raft of measures to ensure the results of …

This paper examines the role of human capital persistence in explaining long-term development. We exploit variation … particular regions of Brazil in the late 19th and early 20th century. We show that municipalities that received settlements …

This paper examines the role of human capital persistence in explaining long-term development. We exploit variation … particular regions of Brazil in the late 19th and early 20th century. We show that municipalities that received settlements …

last decade. It has been suggested that Brazil's unexpected successes are the outcome of a new model of development. The … worth considering whether there are any lessons from Brazil's development policies for Sub-Saharan African countries. …Brazil's recent growth has been intensely pro-poor, and both poverty and inequality have declined significantly in the …