VOICED : Brasil enfrenta la peor crisis economica de su historia

Brazil is experiencing its worst economic recession since 1948, with GDP contracting by 3.6% in 2016 and 3.8% in 2015. Experts emphasize the need for Brazil to focus on public finances and attract foreign capital through privatizations to stimulate growth. The government is implementing austerity measures to aid recovery, with predictions of slow growth starting in the second quarter of the year. Despite past growth, Brazil now faces high unemployment and a decline in all productive sectors.

What was the percentage contraction of Brazil's GDP in 2016?

• 3.8%

• 2.5%

• 4.0%

• 3.6%

What is a key strategy for Brazil to recover from its economic recession?

• Attracting foreign capital

• Increasing domestic savings

• Reducing exports

• Increasing public spending

What measures is the Brazilian government promoting to stimulate economic growth?

• Increased subsidies

• Austerity measures

• Tax reductions

• Currency devaluation

When is Brazil expected to start seeing economic growth according to the transcript?

• Fourth quarter of the year

• Third quarter of the year

• Second quarter of the year

• First quarter of the year

What growth rate is expected for Brazil in 2018?

• 1.5%

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

• 2.5%