Economic growth, inequality and crony capitalism : the case of Brazil /: the case of Brazil. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Danilo Rocha Limoeiro.
• Authors: Limoeiro, Danilo Rocha, 1982-
• Contents: List of fi gures List of tables Preface 1 Cronyism, growth and inequality Ricardo’s predicament and the argument in short Contribution: understanding Ricardo’s predicament Roadmap: a central puzzle and its explanation Capitalism, regulation, Left and Right: a brief reflection 2 Crony capitalism actors, continuity and change Crony capitalism in Brazil Business Politicians Bureaucrats Formalizing the argument Change 3 Industry leaders and political engagement Are industry leaders more politically engaged? Testing the hypothesis in Brazil Estimation Conclusion 4 The politics of taxation in Brazil Disjoint layering and the tax system Subnational taxation and tax breaks Tariff policies Conclusion 5 Pharmaceuticals Functions and distortions of bureaucracies The pharmaceutical industry in Brazil The cases of São Paulo and Goiás Anvisa: welcomed but unloved Why not fight back against regulatory distortion? 6 Agriculture Blurred lines The agricultural boom in Brazil Demand for Pareto optimal reforms The bootstrap sector? The political clout of agribusiness 7 Conclusion Future research Bibliography Index
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 338.981; Economic development -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Brazil; Business and politics -- Brazil; Industrial policy -- Brazil; Transaction costs; Brazil -- Economic conditions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000088663; 9781000088601; 9781000088632; 9781003020332
• Related ISBNs: 9780367896515
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