Brazil Economic Snapshot

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe human suffering and triggered a deep recession in Brazil. Economic policies reacted in a timely and decisive manner to the crisis, supporting millions of Brazilians. But a strong and inclusive recovery from the recession will require long-lasting improvements in economic policies. Improving fiscal outcomes remains one of Brazil’s principal challenges given a high debt burden, to which the pandemic has added significantly.

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• Difficult decisions in difficult times - Improving public spending in Brazil, Blog post
• Escolhas difíceis em tempos difíceis - Melhorando os gastos públicos no Brasil, Blog post
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