Browsing by Subject "Brazil"
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New Trends in Globalisation: An Examination of the Brazilian Case
(Social Change, 2013-03-01)This analysis looks at the role of Wal-Mart in Brazil by using glocalisation theory. Glocalisation refers to the strategies and practices adopted by transnational corporations to cater to local cultures and customs. In the ... -
Public policies and social outcomes in Brazil
(2022-05-13)This work brings three studies that evaluate public policies in Brazil. First, I study a recent infrastructure improvement program in São Paulo City, to estimate the causal impact of improved public lighting on nighttime ... -
URBAN MOBILITY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION: THE TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF RIO DE JANEIRO
(2016-05)In this paper, I evaluate urban mobility in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, giving special consideration to the public transport system, in order to answer the question of whether or not Rio’s mobility system ...