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Energy
Webinar discusses power market design in Brazil
On August 4, within the context of its Infrastructure Economics research area, the Professional Master’s in Economics and Finance Program (MFEE) at Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) will hold a webinar called “The Design of Electricity Markets.” The event will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube...
Economics
Economic uncertainty decreases in July but remains high, influenced by pandemic
Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Economic Uncertainty Indicator for Brazil (IIE-Br) fell 9.9 points in July 2020, to 163.7 points. After the third consecutive decline, the indicator is still 27 points above the record prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, of 136.8 points, set in September 2015.
“The reduction in uncertainty in July...
Energy
Future of Brazilian energy supplies is subject of webinar
On August 3, FGV Energy will hold a webinar called “Brazilian Energy Supplies in Future. What Can We Expect in 2050?” The event will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube channel, starting at 6 pm.
To discuss the long-term structure and expansion of Brazilian energy supplies, FGV Energy has invited the following speakers:...
Institutional
2021 university entrance exam: FGV holds 100% online selection process for its undergraduate courses
As of Monday, August 3, Fundação Getulio Vargas will accept applications for its 2021 university entrance exam for its schools in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. There are 1,223 places on offer via this exam. Applications must be made online, no later than November 6. You can also apply via the National High School Exam (ENEM), until...
Economics
IGP-M rises 2.23% in July 2020
The General Price Index – Market (IGP-M) rose 2.23% in July 2020, up from a 1.56% increase in June. As a result, the index has gone up 6.71% this year and 9.27% in the last 12 months. In July 2019, the index rose 0.40% and its 12-month rate was 6.39%.
“The three indexes that make up IGP-M all accelerated in July. The Broad Producer Price...
Law
Online debates explore law and development
Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Sao Paulo Law School is holding two free webinars on Law and Development. The events will be broadcast on FGV’s YouTube channel on August 3 and 4, from 10 am to midday.
On the first day, the subject will be “How Do We Conduct Research in Law and Development?” The participants will be Maíra Machado, Flavia Puschel...
Economics
Webinar brings together professionals to debate return to classes at private schools
On August 5, Fundação Getulio Vargas’s Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) and FGV High School will bring together private sector basic education professionals to debate the current plans for resuming in-person classes. The webinar, called “COVID-19 and Decisions on the Resumption of Classes in Private Sector Basic Education,”...
Economics
FGV EPGE holds open day for Professional Master’s in Economics and Finance
On August 3, Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Brazilian School of Economics and Finance (FGV EPGE) will hold an open day for its Professional Master’s in Economics and Finance. The informative event will let prospective candidates learn about the course’s new Focused Modular format and how it differs from the...
Law
FGV Rio de Janeiro Law School and Rio Public Defender’s Office launch guidance leaflet for victims of hate speech
The Fundação Getulio Vargas Rio de Janeiro Law School’s Nucleus for Legal Practice (NPJ) and the Center for the Defense of Human Rights (NUDEDH) at the Rio de Janeiro Public Defender’s Office have just launched a publication called “Guidance Leaflet for Victims of Hate...
Economics
INCC-M: Construction costs rise 0.84% in July 2020
The monthly Civil Construction Index (INCC-M) increased 0.84% in July 2020, up from 0.32% in June. The figure related to Materials, Equipment and Services went from 0.68% in June to 0.75% in July. The result for Labor rose 0.92% between June and July.
Materials, Equipment and Services
In the...
Public Policy
Webinar debates election campaigns on social networks
On July 30, Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Department of Public Policy Analysis (FGV DAPP) will hold an online seminar called “How to Monitor Political Discussion on Social Networks: Useful Tools and Examples from Argentina and Brazil).” The event will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube channel, starting at 3 pm.
During the...
Law
New edition of Supreme in Numbers explores Supreme Federal Court’s decisions regarding tax law
The latest edition of “Supreme in Numbers,” produced by the Fundação Getulio Vargas Rio de Janeiro Law School, explores the Supreme Federal Court’s decisions in the field of tax law since 1988. The study addresses essential issues that should be included in proposals and discussions regarding tax reform in the...
Economics
Webinar discusses Latin America’s economic situation and paths to recovery following COVID-19
On July 29, the Center for Studies on New Developmentalism at Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV EAESP), Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) will hold a webinar called “Three Plagues: COVID-19, Dutch Disease and...
Public Policy
House Speaker Rodrigo Maia participates in debate on sanitation’s legal framework and its economic impact
On July 30, the speaker of the House of Representatives, federal representative Rodrigo Maia, will participate in a webinar called “The Legal Framework for Basic Sanitation and Its Impact on the Economy.” The event, organized by FGV’s Infrastructure Economics & Environmental Solutions Group in partnership...
Regulation
Webinar discusses challenges and expectations for introduction of integrated electric urban mobility
Urban mobility in Brazil, especially with regard to the public transport system, was already experiencing a major crisis, and the situation has worsened because of the pandemic. To discuss this subject, Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Center for Regulation and Infrastructure Studies (FGV CERI) will hold a webinar on July 28, called “Integrated...
Public Policy
Ian Bremmer debates risks and opportunities for democracies in the digital age at FGV DAPP webinar
On July 28, Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Department of Public Policy Analysis (FGV DAPP) and Eurasia Group will debate how digitalization is affecting prospects for democracies and the agenda for overcoming the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar, called Democracy and Social Media, will start at 2 pm in Brasilia....
Energy
Specialists discuss future of global energy sector investments after COVID-19
The renewable energy sector is feeling the effects of the pandemic and low oil prices. To discuss this subject, FGV Energy will hold a webinar on July 27, called “Hydrocarbons, Energy and Renewables: Global Investments After COVID.” The event will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube channel, starting at 5 pm.
Because of...
Energy
Specialists discuss opportunities and challenges for expansion of demand response in power sector
On July 24, FGV Energy will hold a webinar called “Opportunities and Challenges for Demand Response Expansion in the Brazilian Power Sector.” The event will feature sector experts and it will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube channel, starting at 6:30 pm.
The digitalization of the electricity sector, combined with the rapid expansion of...
Public Policy
Study shows that most Brazilians do not intend to go to crowded places at the moment
Many Brazilian states have now loosened their social distancing restrictions, reopening stores, bars, restaurants and leisure venues such as beaches, parks and cultural centers. However, a consumer survey by Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV IBRE) shows that many Brazilians are reluctant to quickly...
Public Policy
Webinar debates coastal shipping with Brazilian shipowners
To find out how shipowners see the future of coastal shipping in Brazil, FGV Transport will hold a webinar on July 28, called “Challenges for the Growth of Coastal Shipping, as Viewed by Brazilian Shipowners.” The event will be broadcast live on FGV’s YouTube channel, starting at 6 pm.
The webinar will be moderated by...