Consumption in Brazil: Where to Next?

Author/Editor:

Troy D Matheson ; Carlos Góes

Publication Date:

March 28, 2017

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Private consumption has been a key driver of growth in Brazil for more than a decade. Over this time, Brazilian consumers have benefited from a favorable policy environment, a rapid phase of development—dramatically increasing economic, financial and social inclusion— and a supportive external environment. Meanwhile, infrastructure gaps have widened and investment and productivity levels have fallen behind. The consumption-led growth model now appears to have run its course. The prospect of a period of macroeconomic adjustment presents an opportunity to adjust policy settings to ensure stronger, more balanced and sustainable growth over the medium term.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2017/075

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

March 28, 2017

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475589627/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2017075

Pages:

17

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