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  Neo-liberalism and market concentration in Brazil: the emergence of a contradiction?

  Institute for Development Policy and Management, Manchester, 2005

  This paper examines the degree of market and firm competitiveness that developed in Brazil in the 15 years since the introduction of neo-liberal policies. In particular, the authors seek to evaluate the extent to which trade liberalisation and the freeing-up of domestic markets has resulted in more competitive firm performance and market structures.
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  Asia's winds of change

  International Monetary Fund, 2006

  This article reviews some of the key factors behind Asia's transformation and the challenges Asia faces in adapting to the rapid pace of globalisation.While Asia has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 50 years and has become a driving force in the global economy, the authors contend that governments in the region must reform to become flexible enough to reap the benefits of glo
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  Linkages between pro-poor growth, social programmes and labour market: the recent Brazilian experience

  International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, 2006

  Following decades of volatility, the Brazilian economy has, in the last few years, undergone numerous policy changes, which have triggered great improvements in the social sector. The social welfare system perhaps the most notable of these efforts. Today, there is a strong association between growth and poverty reduction in Brazil.
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  Angel or devil?: China’s trade impact on Latin American emerging markets

  OECD Development Centre, 2006

  This paper analyses the long- and short-term trade risks and opportunities on Latin America of China’s emergence as a global leader in trade.
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  The impact of Asian drivers on the developing world

  Asian Drivers Programme, Institute of Development Studies, 2005

  This paper gives an overview of a globally networked research programme on the impact of the rising economies of countries such as China and India.
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  Cash transfers in Brazil: impacts on equality and poverty

  International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, 2006

  This paper looks at the issue of cash transfers to low income populations. Using Brazil as a case study, the research analyses the how cash transfers have contributed to the visible reduction in poverty in inequality between 1995 and 2004. Cash transfers such as non-contributory pension funds in Brazil are seen as one of the key methods in reducing poverty in the country.
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  The Asian drivers and the SSA: MFA quota removal and the portents for African industrialisation

  Asian Drivers Programme, Institute of Development Studies, 2006

  This paper starts by noting that the impact of globalisation is usually discussed in terms of the integration of developing country markets into those of the industrialised centres of the global economy – i.e. North America, European Union, and Japan.
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  China and India: what’s in it for Africa?

  OECD Trade Directorate, 2005

  This document seeks to fill in the gap in literature concerning the impact of Chinese and Indian growth on African economies. The authors reflect on the rise of China and India, how it has affected African economies and how policies could be designed to minimise the negative impacts, while maximising Africa’s gain from this growth.
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  Opening the package: the Asian drivers and poor-country trade

  Asian Drivers Programme, Institute of Development Studies, 2005

  This paper describes and applies a new methodology to focus attention on the products and countries most affected by the emergence of the Asian Drivers as substantial, fast-growing traders. It is needed because the Asian Driver impact is widespread and non-marginal.
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  The Asian drivers: financial flows into and out of Asia, and implications for developing countries

  Asian Drivers Programme, Institute of Development Studies, 2005

  This paper explores the current and potential future impact of Asia's financial flows for the rest of the world. The paper draws out the main types of financial flows to and from Asia, and points out their financial and macroeconomic implications for developing countries. In addition, the authors make suggestions for potential of future research.

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