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This case describes the macro and micro economic reforms made across Brazil’s economy in the last three years to tackle the “custo Brasil” (Brazil cost) that stems from excessive bureaucracy, regulation, corruption, complex tax system and poor infrastructure that have inhibited business for decades and accounts for 22% of GDP.
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Reference 6774
Published 07 Sep 2022
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
Industry Government Administration
This case describes the macro and micro economic reforms made across Brazil’s economy in the last three years to tackle the “custo Brasil” (Brazil cost) that stems from excessive bureaucracy, regulation, corruption, complex tax system and poor infrastructure that have inhibited business for decades and accounts for 22% of GDP.
The case involves tapping global capital markets for an important revenue-driven project in a developing country. It addresses key issues in project and infrastructure finance in the context of a major Peruvian toll road project.
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Reference 6220
Published 22 Jul 2016
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
The case involves tapping global capital markets for an important revenue-driven project in a developing country. It addresses key issues in project and infrastructure finance in the context of a major Peruvian toll road project.
When Volkswagen and Ford combined their Argentinian and Brazilian automotive subsidiaries in 1987, it was very much a marriage of convenience. Operating in an environment of hyperinflation, weak growth and an import ban, the combined company took advantage of economies of scale, closed surplus Ford and Volkswagen (VW) plants and produced inexpensive models of cars and trucks.
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Reference 6149
Published 26 Jun 2017
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
When Volkswagen and Ford combined their Argentinian and Brazilian automotive subsidiaries in 1987, it was very much a marriage of convenience. Operating in an environment of hyperinflation, weak growth and an import ban, the combined company took advantage of economies of scale, closed surplus Ford and Volkswagen (VW) plants and produced inexpensive models of cars and trucks.
This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.
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Reference 5835
Published 28 Sep 2011
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.
This is a concise profile of Brazil, the biggest Latin American economy. It gives information about its history, politics, foreign policy, society and economy. It also provides some data about the country: geography, economy, GDP, trade, people and society and quality of life.
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Reference 5811
Published 28 Jun 2011
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
This is a concise profile of Brazil, the biggest Latin American economy. It gives information about its history, politics, foreign policy, society and economy. It also provides some data about the country: geography, economy, GDP, trade, people and society and quality of life.
The case considers the problem of diversifying Chile's economy, in particular its export industries, away from primary products and toward manufacturing.
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Reference 5022
Published 16 May 2002
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
The case considers the problem of diversifying Chile's economy, in particular its export industries, away from primary products and toward manufacturing.
The purpose of this case is to convey an understanding of the cross-border economic, political and financial risks faced by companies doing business in emerging markets under high-stress conditions.
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Reference 4684
Published 04 Jan 1997
Topic Economics & Finance
Region South America
Industry Financial Services
The purpose of this case is to convey an understanding of the cross-border economic, political and financial risks faced by companies doing business in emerging markets under high-stress conditions.