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Economics
Consumer confidence rises for the fourth consecutive time
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) rose in January for the fourth month in a row. The index rose 3.6 points to a total of 96.6 points – the highest level since February 2014 (97.3 points) –, up 8.0 points year over year.
“Consumers have started the year with an optimistic outlook. The...
Energy
FGV Energy launches special booklet on Shale Gas in Brazil
FGV Energy will launch the booklet titled “Shale gas lurking in Brazil: demystifying the exploration of low-permeability resources” on February 13, at FGV’s Main Office (Praia de Botafogo, 190. 12º andar, Rio de Janeiro/RJ). The event will include the General Director of the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas...
Administration
Graduate Seminars 2019 with Rudi Rocha, FGV EAESP
Rudi Rocha (FGV EAESP) is the first guest speaker at the 2019 Graduate Seminars series, on February 6th at 10am.
Prof. Rocha will present his working paper entitled “The Effects of Pre-Hospital Care on Hospital Performance: The Case of UPAs 24hs in Rio”. More information about Prof. Rudi Rocha is available at...
Public Policy
BNDES seminar discusses the role of Blockchain in economic development
The seminar titled “Disruptive Technologies for Financial and Government Services: Blockchain for Development” was held on January 14. The event was developed through a partnership between the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and FGV’s International...
Economics
Consumer Inflation expectation drops between December and January
The average inflation expectation among Brazilian consumers for the next 12 months dropped 0.4 percentage point between December 2018 and January 2019, down to 5.0% – the same rate recorded in April 2018 and the lowest since August 2007 (4.9%). The index dropped 0.4 percentage point year over year.
“The combination...
Mathematics
Workshop on Data Science
Data Science has become a key component in most analytical and decision-making processes. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together scholars and industry professionals to share the latest and most exciting advancements in data science theory and practice. In particular, the event will gather researchers and professionals from...
Economics
Tax aspects of investment and infrastructure in Brazil
FGV’s Infrastructure Economics & Environmental Solutions Group will host a debate on “Tax aspects of investment and infrastructure in Brazil”. The group was created to discuss issues related to competition defense, regulation, environmental sanitation and infrastructure, among other topics. The meetings have a multidisciplinary...
Energy
Launch of the FGV Energy Booklet – Shale gas lurking in Brazil: demystifying the exploration of low-permeability resources
The savings, social development and improvement in infrastructure resulting from the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in non-conventional structures in the U.S. and Argentina are indisputable.
As the first step in bringing this activity to Brazil, FGV Energy – Center for Energy Studies is launching the “FGV...
Law
New courses address Compliance and Programming for Lawyers and Entrepreneurs
FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (Direito Rio) has just launched two new courses: “LL.M: Compliance” and “Continuing Education Course on Lawtechs: Programming for Lawyers and Entrepreneurs”. The courses were launched under the FGV Law Program portfolio to train lawyers in topics that have had a...
Economics
IPC-S inflation rises in the third week of January
The Weekly Consumer Price Index (IPC-S) for January 22, 2019 rose 0.58% – 0.06 percentage point (p.p.) below the rate recorded in the last report.
Five of the eight expense categories that comprise the index recorded higher price variation rates. The main driver behind this trend was the Education,...
Administration
Professor receives European International Business Academy award
Professor Jorge Carneiro, coordinator of the OneMBA program of FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (EAESP), received the award for best scholar reviewer in 2018 by the European International Business Academy (EIBA).
The award is granted to volunteer reviewers who generously...
Social Sciences
Free workshop trains Primary and High School teachers to use audiovisual content
FGV’s School of Social Sciences (CPDOC) will host the “Classroom Audiovisual Workshop: Theory and Application” in the first half of 2019. The initiative created to train Primary and High School teachers from both the public and private school systems is open for registrations until March 15.
The workshop...
Economics
FGV’s GDP Monitor reveals 0.3% growth in the economy
The seasonally adjusted series of FGV’s GDP Monitor points to a 0.3% economic growth in November, both in the monthly and moving quarterly analyses (Sep/Oct/Nov compared to Jun/Jul/Aug). Year-over-year results were also positive, revealing a 1.5% growth in the month and 1.4% in the quarter.
“The economy has been...
Administration
Activity takes FGV students to learn about international experiences in South America
Between January 15 and February 2, 40 undergraduate students in Public Administration of FGV’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (EAESP) participated in the project titled “Conexão Sul-Sul” (South-South Connection). The students visit South American countries like Chile, Colombia,...
Economics
IGP-M drops 0.01% in the second preliminary results of January
The General Market Price Index (IGP-M) of FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) dropped 0.01% in the second ten-day period of January. The change was -1.15% in the same period in the previous month.
The Broad Producer Price Index (IPA) shifted from -1.74% in the second ten-day period of December to -0.26% in the...
Institutional
National High School Exam results are disclosed
The results of the National High School Exam (Enem) were disclosed last Friday, January 18. The exam is Brazil’s primary means to access higher education and has been given by the Anísio Teixeira National Institute for Educational Studies and Research (Inep) for the last 20 years. The exam took place on November 4 and 11, 2018...
Economics
Foreign Trade: China and commodities lead increase in Brazilian exports
Three results stood out in the behavior of the 2018 balance of trade, according to FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE): China’s leadership; the growth of commodities; and the platform effect. The balance of trade recoded a surplus of USD 58.7 billion. The result is inferior to that of 2017 – USD 67...
Law
New book discusses the rise of penal populism in Brazil
One of the most recurring current agendas in the National Congress is the hardening of punishments for criminal acts. The rise of the so-called “penal populism” in Brazil is the main topic of the book “Por que o legislador quer aumentar penas – populismo penal na Câmara dos Deputados”...
Economics
IGP-10 drops 0,26% in January 2019
The General Price Index – 10 (IGP-10) dropped 0.26% in January, following a 1.23% fall in December. This brings the index to an accrued high of 6.80% in 12 months. The index rose 0.79% in January 2018, reaching an accrued drop of 0.51% in 12 months.
The Broad Producer Price Index (IPA) varied -0.59% in...
International Relations
International event gathers young leaders in Sao Paulo
FGV’s School of International Relations (RI) hosts the third session of the Global Governance Futures (GGF) on January 20-24, 2019. Created by the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), the GGF brings together young men and women to discuss the global challenges faced in the next decade,...