Foreword: A New Look at the Land of Contrasts
Growth Trends and Patterns
Overview of Differences within Brazil
Inequalities in Education
Differences in Remuneration
Distribution of Public Spending
Income Distribution and Poverty
Lessons from Other Countries 5
Returns to Better Services
Payoffs to Infrastructure
Business-Friendly Environment
Access to Financial Services
Rural Development Patterns
Regulatory Framework: Licensing
Integration across Sectors
Decentralization of Government
Participation of the People
Governance and Corruption
How Institutions Help or Hinder
Quantity and Quality: Practical Implications
Impact of Government Spending
Results of Health Programs
More from Social Protection
More Productivity from All
Sustainability for Poverty Reduction
Shift to a Focus on Quality
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