Brazil's Meirelles on Pension Reform and Economic Growth

The transcript discusses Brazil's pension reform efforts, highlighting the concessions made to gain legislative support and the impact on projected savings. It explores the limits of negotiation and the effects on inequality, particularly for lower-income workers. The conversation shifts to economic growth projections, with the IMF's forecast and the challenges faced in accurately predicting Brazil's economic recovery. The discussion concludes with an analysis of the factors affecting economic forecasts, including the recession's impact and companies' financial strategies.

What is the current projection for Brazil's economic growth in 2017?

What factors contributed to the overestimation of Brazil's economic growth prospects?

How has the economic recovery in Brazil been characterized in recent months?