Brasil - do sonho ao pesadelo

Brazil’s Dream Has Turned Into A Nightmare 

Changing economic policy will be difficult. As in the United States, reducing big budget deficits is unpopular. Many Brazilians retire by 55, says de Bolle; social security’s eligibility age should be raised to 65. Much social spending is uncontrolled, because the constitution requires that it increase with inflation or tax collections. These restrictions should be relaxed, she says. Similarly, the role of state banks — which flood the economy with subsidized credit — should be curbed.
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