Inequality, Democracy, and Growth in Brazil

Acknowledgments

I began to write this book in August 2012, when I started my eight-month stay as a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science – Department of Economics. I would like to thank Professor Francesco Caselli for the invitation and opportunity to take advantage of the productive academic atmosphere at the university. Many people contributed to the writing of this work. Marcos Kohler and Alexandre Rocha are “almost co-authors” because they reviewed the text, debated ideas, and made suggestions along these many months. Fábio Giambiagi, Samuel Pessôa, and Marcos Lisboa heartily encouraged me take the project forward and has made contributions as well. I would like to offer my thanks for the comments, tips, and ...