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![International Conference debates use of information technology in management]( "International Conference debates use of information technology in management")
Professor Luiz Antonio Joia, Head Researcher of the Electronic Business and Government Lab (e:lab) of FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE), participated in the ‘Americas Conference on Information Systems’ (AMCIS 2018). The event was held in New Orleans, USA, from August 16-18, 2018.
... - Public Policy
![Study reveals rising poverty and inequality in Brazil over last four years]( "Study reveals rising poverty and inequality in Brazil over last four years")
The study titled “What was the impact of the crisis on poverty and income distribution?”, published by FGV Social – Center for Social Policy, reveals that poverty and inequality have been rising up until the second quarter of 2018. According to the study, there are currently 23.3 million people living below the poverty...
- Economics
![Brazilian tax reform to be debated by authorities and experts in Sao Paulo]( "Brazilian tax reform to be debated by authorities and experts in Sao Paulo")
The seminar titled Discussing the Tax Reform: equity, innovation and competitiveness will be held on September 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the FGV 9 de Julho auditorium, in Sao Paulo (Rua Itapeva, 432, Térreo. Bela Vista, Sao Paulo/SP). Organized by FGV Projetos and supported by Sebrae Nacional, the event...
- Institutional
![FGV Provost assumes presidency of Brazilian Board of Higher Education]( "FGV Provost assumes presidency of Brazilian Board of Higher Education")
The Provost for Education, Research and Graduate Studies of Fundação Getulio Vargas, Antonio Freitas, will take office as president of the Board of Higher Education of the Brazilian National Education Council (CNE/CES) on September 11, at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be held in the Anísio Teixeira auditorium at CNE...
- Economics
![IPC-S inflation decreased in Brazil in last week of August]( "IPC-S inflation decreased in Brazil in last week of August")
The Weekly Consumer Price Index (IPC-S) of August 31, 2018 varied 0.07% – 0.03 percentage points (p.p.) below the rate recorded in the last publication. With this result, the index accumulates a 3.25% increase in the year and 4.15% in the last 12 months.
Three of the eight expense categories that...
- Law
![Brazilian public funding to nonprofits has dropped, study reveals]( "Brazilian public funding to nonprofits has dropped, study reveals")
An important public policy instrument has suffered with the economic crisis in Brazil: nonprofits, which support fundamental activities such as healthcare and education, have been suffering constant cuts in public funding. Public funding dropped from around BRL 8.4 billion in 2014 to BRL 4.3 billion in 2017, down to virtually...
- Law
![New Act of Introduction to Brazilian Law Norms should modify public institution rule enforcement]( "New Act of Introduction to Brazilian Law Norms should modify public institution rule enforcement")
Law No. 13.655, known as the Introduction Act to Brazilian Law Rules (LINDB), drafted by legal experts Floriano de Azevedo Marques Peixoto and Carlos Ari Sundfeld, which complemented the Introduction Act to the Civil Code of 1942, introduced principles of interpretation in case...
- Mathematics
![Study assesses impact of fish farming on malaria cases in the Amazon]( "Study assesses impact of fish farming on malaria cases in the Amazon")
FGV’s School of Applied Mathematics (EMAp) and Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) held the workshop “Fish farming without Malaria” in the town of Mâncio Lima, Acre, on August 3. During the event, researchers presented the findings of a study carried out in 2017 by Fiocruz on the relationship between fish farming and the malaria...
- Administration
![Professional Master’s in Public Administration holds opening lecture in Brasilia]( "Professional Master’s in Public Administration holds opening lecture in Brasilia")
FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE) held the opening lecture of the Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) on August 13, in Brasilia. The program is held in partnership with the Office of the General Counsel for the Federal Treasury (PGFN) and partner agencies,...
- Economics
![Brazilian Business Confidence remains stable in August]( "Brazilian Business Confidence remains stable in August")
The Business Confidence Index (ICE), calculated by FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE), remained virtually stable in August at 91.6 points, varying only 0.1 points. In quarterly moving averages, the index dropped for the fifth month in a row (0.4 points).
“Between July and August, business confidence recovered...
- Economics
![Rent inflation rises in August and accumulates a 8.89% high in 12 months]( "Rent inflation rises in August and accumulates a 8.89% high in 12 months")
The General Market Price Index (IGP-M) varied 0.70% in August, compared to 0.51% last month. With this result, the index accrues a 6.66% high in the year and 8.89% in 12 months. In July 2017, the index had grown 0.10% and reached an accrued drop of 1.71% in 12 months.
The Broad Producer Price Index (IPA...
- Institutional
![Learn more about FGV’s MBA courses in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo]( "Learn more about FGV’s MBA courses in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo")
Fundação Getulio Vargas has opened the selection process for its MBA courses at the Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo units. One of the news this semester is the very first offer of the MBA in Business Management, which will be held in the mornings at FGV’s Paulista Avenue unit and in Brasilia.
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- Mathematics
![Innovative project wins Mathematical Finance competition]( "Innovative project wins Mathematical Finance competition")
The project titled “Solving Nonlinear and High-Dimensional Partial Differential Equations via Deep Learning” won the Financial Mathematics Team Challenge Brazil. Organized by FGV’s School of Applied Mathematics (EMAp) and supported by University College London, the competition divided graduate and PhD students in ...
- Economics
![Indicator shows high economic uncertainty for the sixth consecutive month]( "Indicator shows high economic uncertainty for the sixth consecutive month")
The Economic Uncertainty Indicator for Brazil (IIE-Br) of FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) rose 1.5 points between July and August 2018, up to 114.2 points. As a result, the indicator remained in the high uncertainty range (over 110 points) for the sixth consecutive month.
“Despite the slight drop in the...
- Administration
![Master’s candidates in Administration attend international module in Spain]( "Master’s candidates in Administration attend international module in Spain")
Students from the Executive Professional Master’s in Business Management (MEX) and the Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) of FGV’s Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE) participated in an international immersion program in Spain. The program is the result of an...
- Economics
![FGV survey reveals higher average years of schooling among Brazilians]( "FGV survey reveals higher average years of schooling among Brazilians")
Brazilian workers had an average of 9.7 years of schooling in June this year, according to a survey by FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE). The indicator rose 1 point since March 2012, up from 8.7 years. The basis for the study is the Continuous Brazilian Household Sample Survey (Pnad Continuous), published by the...
- Economics
![Digital collection of Revista Conjuntura Econômica (Brazilian Economy Magazine) is now available in the Digital Repository]( "Digital collection of Revista Conjuntura Econômica (Brazilian Economy Magazine) is now available in the Digital Repository")
Revista Conjuntura Econômica (Brazilian Economy Magazine) is considered one of the most traditional publications specializing in economic studies and analysis. Published by FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE), all of the journal’s editions since its inception in November 1947 are available in...
- Law
![New book breaks down arbitration in public administration]( "New book breaks down arbitration in public administration")
The fields of mediation and arbitration have been growing in Brazil as an attempt to reduce the excessive and costly judicialization of everyday life. The professor from FGV’s Rio de Janeiro Law School (Direito Rio) launches the book “Arbitragem na Administração Pública” [Arbitration in Public...
- Energy
![Seminar discusses fuel pricing policy in Brazil]( "Seminar discusses fuel pricing policy in Brazil")
The truck drivers’ strike caused a supply shock on the economy and the government’s reaction resulted in distortions that negatively affect productivity and ultimately took a toll on economic growth. To discuss the issue, FGV Growth & Development will host the seminar titled “Fuel Pricing”...
- Economics
![Trade confidence improves for the first time after four consecutive drops]( "Trade confidence improves for the first time after four consecutive drops")
The Trade Confidence Index (ICOM) calculated by FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE) rose 1.1 points in August, climbing from 88.8 to 89.9 points. This is the indicator’s first positive result after a string of four consecutive drops, with an accrued loss of 8.0 points.
“The improvement in Trade confidence in...
