Brazil
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National policy reversals and deforestation in the Amazon
Evidence from the Amazon highlights the crucial role of policy continuity and political commitment to achieving sustainable conservation outcomes
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Herbicides widely used in agriculture increase infant mortality
The use of glyphosate in Brazilian agriculture led to a deterioration of birth outcomes in surrounding populations
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Affirmative action in Brazil’s higher education system
Evidence from Brazil shows how affirmative action students in the higher education system adjust their behaviour to catch up with initially higher-performing privileged students
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Trade liberalisation can weaken unions and reduce votes for the left
Intuitively, trade liberalisation should increase the appeal of left-wing parties that offer to protect workers with protectionist policies. Evidence from Brazil shows how liberalisation actually reduced votes for the left by undermining labour unions, the traditional support base of many left-wing parties.
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The role of female political representation in fighting violence against women
Greater female participation in political leadership roles is associated with a decline in violence against women in Brazil
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Bundled contracts and technological diffusion caused the Brazilian soybean boom
Bundling technology and services enabled the soybean boom in the Brazilian savanna - migrant farmers in low-quality land gained the most from bundled contracting
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How did child health respond to trade shocks in Brazil?
Evidence on trade shocks in Brazil shows that, despite reducing household incomes, child health improved in hard-hit areas as parents, particularly mothers, had fewer labour market opportunities outside the home and therefore more time to invest in their children
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The impacts of expanding credit on firm entry and growth in Brazil
Economy-wide expansion of credit for SMEs in Brazil induced entry of more capable firms but did not change employment at the municipal level
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Sanitation and property tax compliance: Analysing the social contract in Brazil
A household’s access to the urban sanitation network can have a significant impact on whether it pays its taxes