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- Law
![Taxation of software, streaming and digital advertising - new legislation vs. jurisprudence]( "Taxation of software, streaming and digital advertising - new legislation vs. jurisprudence")
The Nucleus for Fiscal Studies of Sao Paulo Law School (FGV Direito SP), within the framework of the Observatory of Tax Reform research project, invites all those interested to a colloquium with the objective of discussing problems and institutional solutions for taxation in the modern era. In particular, the...
- Administration
![The next government's external challenges]( "The next government's external challenges")
In addition to numerous internal challenges, the next government will have to deal with the most complex global context in decades. Expectations of rising interest rates in the United States, the growing erosion of global norms and rules, and the prolongation of the crisis in Venezuela explain why Temer's successor is likely to fail...
- Social Sciences
![2nd National Archives Week]( "2nd National Archives Week")
This week, the Brazilian National Archive and Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa will host an initiative to open the archives for society and work towards safeguarding the country’s document heritage. On June 7, at 10:30 a.m., FGV’s School of Social Sciences (CPDOC) will open the doors of Casa...
- Economics
![Proposed Reforms to unleash Brazil: Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises]( "Proposed Reforms to unleash Brazil: Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises")
Brazil is facing its greatest political and economic crisis since the 1980s. Faced with this situation, the Sao Paulo School of Economics (FGV EESP) is organizing a series of events where several professors can present their objective proposals for Brazil to grow again in a sustainable way, with equity and balance of powers, opening...
- Social Sciences
![International conference discusses corporatism, authoritarianism and democracy]( "International conference discusses corporatism, authoritarianism and democracy")
The International Conference held by the International Network for Studies on Corporatism and the Organized Interests (Netcor), scheduled for October 22-24 at FGV’s School of Social Sciences (CPDOC), will host a debate on corporatism, authoritarianism and democracy. Professors and researchers interested in...
- Economics
![Brazil’s political-economic outlook to be debated at FGV]( "Brazil’s political-economic outlook to be debated at FGV")
The recent truckers’ strike in Brazil raised a yellow flag, prompting economists to review their calculations for the main macroeconomic indicators. In this context, FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV IBRE) will host the 2nd Brazilian Economic Outlook Seminar of 2018 on June...
- Law
![Anti-corruption package launched by Transparency International and FGV Law Schools]( "Anti-corruption package launched by Transparency International and FGV Law Schools")
On June 5, Transparency International and FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Direito Rio) and Sao Paulo Law School (FGV Direito SP) launched a package with 70 anti-corruption measures in Brazil. Considered the largest anti-corruption package ever developed in the world, the initiative is a collaborative effort involving...
- Law
![Brazilian House of Representatives hearing discusses end of jurisdictional prerogative]( "Brazilian House of Representatives hearing discusses end of jurisdictional prerogative")
The Coordinator of the Supreme in Numbers project and professor at FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (Direito Rio), Ivar A. Hartmann, was summoned by several representatives to participate as an exhibitor in the first Public Hearing held by the Special Commission of the Brazilian House of Representatives on PEC (Constitutional Amendment...
- Social Sciences
![FGV welcomes anthropologist Yvonne Maggie for 2nd National Archives Week]( "FGV welcomes anthropologist Yvonne Maggie for 2nd National Archives Week")
This week, the Brazilian National Archive and Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa will host an initiative to open the archives for society and work towards safeguarding the country’s document heritage. On June 7, at 10:30 a.m., FGV’s School of Social Sciences (CPDOC) will open the doors of Casa Acervo CPDOC...
- Administration
![Environmental engagement of state-owned enterprises addressed by guest lecturer]( "Environmental engagement of state-owned enterprises addressed by guest lecturer")
Pedro Mattos is the guest of the next edition of the Graduate Seminars program. The Associate Professor at the University of Virginia will present the article "Leviathan Inc. and Corporate Environmental Engagement", on June 6. The event will be held at the headquarters of the Brazilian School of Public Administration and Business (FGV EBAPE -...
- Law
![Transparency and access to public management database debated at FGV]( "Transparency and access to public management database debated at FGV")
Revista Discente Direito GV (Sao Paulo Law School Student Review - redGV) and the State of Sao Paulo will host a debate on Transparency and Access to the Public Management Database on Wednesday, June 6. The event will feature three professionals from the department: Manuella Ramalho, Interim General Ombudsman...
- Public Policy
![Socioeconomic challenges and receptive tourism addressed in lecture]( "Socioeconomic challenges and receptive tourism addressed in lecture")
The Director of FGV Social – Center for Social Policy, Marcelo Neri, gave a lecture at the opening ceremony of the 60th National Conference of Hotels – Conotel 2018, in Fortaleza. The meeting is one of the most traditional events of the hotel and tourism industry in Brazil. This year the conference brought together...
- Administration
![3rd Public Sector Accounting & Data Analytics Colloquium and 3rd Workshop for Young Researchers in Public Sector Accounting]( "3rd Public Sector Accounting & Data Analytics Colloquium and 3rd Workshop for Young Researchers in Public Sector Accounting")
The Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (FGV EBAPE), in partnership with Rutgers University and the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, will host the “3rd Public Sector Accounting & Data Analytics Colloquium and 3rd Workshop for Young Researchers in Public Sector Accounting...
- Administration
![Assortment management in Retail: the science and art of choosing and doing product management]( "Assortment management in Retail: the science and art of choosing and doing product management")
Retailers face the enormous challenge of having to choose the right products to meet the needs and desires of their customers and thereby gain their preference for their stores in the face of so many choices in the marketplace.
Inappropriate products result in a high financial cost of inventory, pressure on buyers, and...
- Administration
![4th International Conference on Democratic Governance in the Developing World]( "4th International Conference on Democratic Governance in the Developing World")
The purpose of the conference is to explore the various dimensions - political, economic, social, spiritual and cultural - necessary to advance and maintain democratic governance in the development of the world. Specifically, the conference will bring together international groups of researchers from diverse disciplines (public...
- Administration
![Graduate Seminars 2018, with Pedro Matos (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)]( "Graduate Seminars 2018, with Pedro Matos (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)")
The guest will present the article "Leviathan Inc. and Corporate Environmental Engagement".
In 2010, The Economist called the resurgence of state-owned mega-companies, especially those in emerging economies, as "Leviathan Inc.", and criticized its poor governance and efficiency. The article shows that state-owned enterprises...
- Institutional
![A new architecture for insfrastructure investments in Brazil]( "A new architecture for insfrastructure investments in Brazil")
The Center for Regulation and Infrastructure Studies (FGV CERI) and EPGE Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) will hold this seminar to launch a new line of research in Infrastructure Economics by the Professional Master's Program in Economics and Finance. The event will bring together experts to discuss the need to...
- Economics
![Brazil’s IGP-M price index varies 1.38% in May]( "Brazil’s IGP-M price index varies 1.38% in May")
The General Market Price Index (IGP-M), calculated by the Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV IBRE), varied 1.38% in May, compared to 0.57% in the previous month. With this result, the index accrues a 3.45% high in the year and 4.26% in 12 months. In May 2017, the index had fallen 0.93% and had accrued an increase of 1.57% in 12 months.
... - Economics
![Lecture on regulator’s role in capital market given by CVM president]( "Lecture on regulator’s role in capital market given by CVM president")
EPGE Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) will host the lecture titled “The role of the regulator in the capital market” on June 5, at 2 p.m. The event will be held in the auditorium of FGV’s main office (Praia de Botafogo, 190. 12th floor. Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ), with a presentation by the President of the...
- Economics
![Business Confidence in Brazil falls to lowest level since November 2017]( "Business Confidence in Brazil falls to lowest level since November 2017")
The Business Confidence Index (ICE), calculated by the Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV IBRE), fell 0.6 points in May to 92.8 points, the lowest level since November 2017 (92.1 points).
"After remaining steady at the beginning of the year, business confidence has declined for the second consecutive month, influenced by...
