CLEAN : Brazil enters worst recession in 85 years (economist)

CLEAN : Brazil enters worst recession in 85 years (economist)

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the economic challenges faced due to a significant decline in investments, attributed to a lack of confidence among entrepreneurs amidst a turbulent political environment. It highlights the chronic mismanagement in political and economic spheres, leading to a deep recession, the worst in 85 years, with long-lasting effects on education, health, housing, and security. The economy is stagnant, with rising unemployment and high-interest rates, making credit inaccessible. The market is rigid, with stagnant wages and mass layoffs, particularly affecting sectors reliant on foreign currency.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the decline in investments according to the video?

Technological advancements

High inflation rates

Lack of confidence due to political instability

Increased competition from foreign markets

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the recession mentioned in the video?

Increase in foreign investments

Postponement of improvements in public services

Advancements in technology

Improvement in international trade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector is particularly affected by the economic stagnation?

Real estate

Technology

Agriculture

Sectors dependent on foreign currency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the consequences of the economic stagnation described in the video?

Expansion of credit availability

Mass layoffs by companies

Increase in salary levels

Decrease in unemployment rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video describe the current state of the market?

Rigid and stagnant

Highly dynamic and growing

Stable with moderate growth

Declining but with potential for quick recovery