ABSTRACT
This book provides an account of the Brazilian history of economic thought ranging from colonial times through 2010. It documents the production of ideas on the Brazilian economy as published in books, articles, and government documents. It covers thoughts on economic contexts and policies as well as on economic development, all closely reflecting the evolution of Brazilian economic history. The book also deals with theoretical contributions by Brazilian economists from a broader perspective.
The book has been conceived to fill a void, namely the fact that the evolution of Brazilian economic thinking has never been covered from such a long-term perspective in the English language. It supplies an articulate set of chapters leading to a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of economic ideas throughout Brazilian economic history. Furthermore, it can be seen as a collection of self-contained chapters in which readers are able to access relevant elements concerning particular time periods and topics.
