James A. Robinson and Daron Acemoglu, recent Nobel Prize winners in Economics, have shared their insights on Brazil’s economic landscape. Their observations shed light on the country’s struggles and potential for growth. Robinson believes Brazil remains stuck in a model of “weak society and weak state.” This concept, which he calls the Paper Leviathan, characterizes […]
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