Brazil must invest R$ 456 billion ($91.2 billion) yearly to match its 1970s productivity levels. This recommendation comes from a recent study by São Paulo’s industry federation, Fiesp. The investment should span seven to ten years. In the 1970s, Brazil’s output was 55% of that of the U.S., a significant economic benchmark. Nowadays, it’s dropped […]
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