Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the stabilization experience implemented
in Brazil in 1986. The first section discusses the theoretical foundations of the so-called
Cruzado Plan. A brief review of the performance of the Brazilian economy is presented in
the following section, as well as the main aspects of the stabilization program. The final section
analyses the implementation of the Cruzado Plan, its problems and the management of
economic policy during 1986, and the fírst months of 1987.

JEL Classification: E31; E52.