Can Brazil's fiscal policy address environmental concerns? (Episode 23)

Brazil has made many attempts to reform its fiscal problems, while never adequately addressing its increasingly burdensome government debt. At the same time, the country is home to the Amazon rainforest and is one of the world's biggest food producers, making its role vital in global climate efforts. Could Brazil be a global test case for green fiscal policies, delivering both fiscal and climate sustainability? Host Monica de Bolle is joined by Cornelius Fleischhaker (World Bank) to discuss potential paths for Brazil to tackle its fiscal problems while encouraging more climate-friendly policies.

This podcast is produced by the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Music by Baegel/When I Hop/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Download the episode transcript [PDF]

Read the full World Bank report: Double Dividend Policies to Achieve Fiscal and Environmental sustainability: A Public Finance Review for Brazil

Learn more about Cornelius Fleischhaker.

Learn more about Monica de Bolle.