Notes on the industrial development and economic policy in Brazil in the 1930s

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1984)

Jan-Mar / 1984
Published January 1, 1984
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How to Cite

Suzigan, Wilson. 1984. “Notes on the Industrial Development and Economic Policy in Brazil in the 1930s”. Brazilian Journal of Political Economy 4 (1):129-41. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31571984-1132.

Notes on the industrial development and economic policy in Brazil in the 1930s

Wilson Suzigan
INPES/IPEA e do University College de Londres, Londres/UK.
Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 4 No. 1 (1984), Jan-Mar / 1984, Pages 129-141

Abstract

This note aims for a critical appreciation of Furtado’s analysis of the 1929
Economic crisis’ effects on the industrial development of Brazil. Although in need of corrections,
Furtado’s view on the event as the pivotal point in Brazil’s industrialization remains
true.

JEL Classification: N16; N56; L52.


Keywords: History of economic of Brazil industry