Key research themes
1. How does Brazil's regulatory state balance economic efficiency and social redistribution to mitigate regulatory failure?
This research area focuses on the interplay between Brazil's regulatory agencies' mandates, particularly how they incorporate redistributive social policies alongside economic regulation. This balance is critical for minimizing regulatory failures in sectors like utilities, especially in a highly unequal society. Understanding these dynamics is key to formulating regulatory frameworks that enhance network expansion, improve service quality, and promote equitable access without compromising regulatory capacity or competence.
2. How have transnational influences and global policy diffusion shaped Brazilian regulatory frameworks in health and pharmaceutical sectors?
This theme investigates the mechanisms through which Brazilian regulatory agencies adapt international standards and policies, particularly in the regulation of medicinal products. Understanding policy diffusion from global to national levels illustrates Brazil's efforts in harmonizing with international guidelines, which is crucial for compliance, efficiency, and maintaining relevance in global health governance. It also sheds light on institutional interests and challenges in adapting transnational models while preserving national system functionality.
3. What institutional and legal challenges shape Brazil's regulatory environment for business and economic activities, and how do these affect investment and economic development?
This area examines Brazil's complex legal and regulatory system, including labor law, business transactions, public governance reforms, and institutional quality. Understanding these challenges is crucial for evaluating regulatory clarity, enforcement efficacy, coordination mechanisms, and their consequences for economic growth and investment climate. It also includes how constitutional and public financial reforms impact regulatory capacity and fiscal management.