Introduction Brazil boasted one of the fastest growing economies between 2000 an

Introduction
Brazil boasted one of the fastest growing economies between 2000 and 2012. However, their economic growth has rapidly declined since then. Let’s explore the reasons why this happened.
Instructions
Respond to the given question:
Read Chapter 3 – National Differences in Economic Development closing case “Brazil’s Struggling Economy” and answer the following question: Why did Brazil’s economic growth falter after 2012? How much of the damage was self-inflicted, and how much was due to factors outside of the country’s control?
Directions
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Evaluation Criteria
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