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Global Economics and Geopolitics

The Economic Crossroads: Brazil’s Election and the Looming Threat of Austerity

By Laura Carvalho and Joseph E. Stiglitz October 20, 2026 As Brazil approaches the definitive presidential runoff on October 25,...

Global Economics and Geopolitics

The Argentine Precedent: Why Flávio Bolsonaro’s Economic Blueprint for Brazil Risks National Sovereignty

By Laura Carvalho, Martín Guzmán, and Joseph E. Stiglitz October 14, 2026 As Brazil moves toward a high-stakes presidential runoff,...

Global Economics and Geopolitics

The Shadow of Argentina: Why the Bolsonaro Campaign’s Economic Vision for Brazil Is a Dangerous Illusion

By Laura Carvalho, Martín Guzmán, and Joseph E. Stiglitz October 14, 2026 As Brazil navigates the high-stakes uncertainty of its...