THE PARADOX OF FULL EMPLOYMENT IN BRAZIL

Authors

  • Marcelo Weishaupt Proni

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the recent debate on the “fullemployment” in Brazil and to argue that the term is not appropriate tocharacterize the Brazilian labor market. First, it summarizes the best knowdefinitions and explains that the recommended policies depend on theirtheoretical matrix. Then it emphasizes differing opinions published in thenational media and confirms that the term is used with different meanings andpurposes. Finally, the paper contrasts some theoretical analyses that mark thedebate on full employment in Brazil and highlights the difficulty of apolitical pact to maintain full employment.

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Author Biography

Marcelo Weishaupt Proni

How to Cite

Proni, M. W. (2014). THE PARADOX OF FULL EMPLOYMENT IN BRAZIL. Revista Da ABET. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/abet/article/view/18517