Brazil

December 9, 2014
Everyday economics: Looking at the CPI and beyond, there are many ways to calculate the inflation rate.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at December 9, 2014
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Expanding How We Measure Inflation

Our CPI measure of the inflation rate has been debated because it could be calculated using a chained CPU, could be real time, and excludes some seniors.

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August 12, 2014
Everyday Economics: The Contents of Refrigerators, Supply and Demand, and Global Markets
Published by Elaine Schwartz at August 12, 2014
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What Refrigerators Can Tell Us About Global Markets

In refrigerators in developing nations, we can see the impact of affluence on their diet and on supply and demand that will change worldwide food prices.

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June 12, 2014
stock market activity and World Cup
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 12, 2014
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The Impact of World Cup Soccer On Stock Markets

“Amongst all unimportant subjects, football is by far the most  important.” Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) European Central Bank researchers have hypothesized that World Cup Soccer […]

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March 26, 2014
Water price ceilings create distorted price incentives
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 26, 2014
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A Water Shortage During Brazil’s World Cup

A major source of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s water supply has shrunk. Down to 14.7% of its capacity, the Cantareira Basin supplies almost half the area’s water. […]

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February 4, 2014
Brazil's Transportation Infrastructure World Cup to-do
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 4, 2014
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Brazil’s World Cup To-Do List

Preparing its transportation infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, Brazil has one giant to-do list. In the air and on the ground, it […]

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