1-Brazil, An Edc Flashcards
What is Brazil’s rank in terms of global economy size?
Seventh largest economy in the world
What was Brazil’s GDP per capita in 2007?
US$4874
What was Brazil’s GDP per capita in 2014?
US$5823
What percentage of Brazil’s GDP is contributed by the services sector?
69 per cent
What percentage of Brazil’s GDP is contributed by the industry sector?
25 per cent
What percentage of Brazil’s GDP is contributed by the agriculture sector?
6 per cent
What demographic transition is Brazil currently experiencing?
Declining crude birth rate and ageing population
What was the net migration loss in Brazil between 2000-2004?
Half a million
What was the net migration loss in Brazil between 2005-2009?
Half a million
What was the net migration loss in Brazil between 2010-2014?
190,000
Which organization provided data on Brazil’s migration patterns?
World Bank
Which countries are involved in increasing migration with Brazil?
- Mercosur members
- Chile
- Andean states
What trend is observed regarding lower skilled economic migrants to the USA?
A slowing down of emigration of lower skilled economic migrants to the USA
Where is there an increased emigration of highly skilled workers?
To Europe, USA, and Japan
From which countries are migrants increasingly arriving, using Ecuador and Chile as transit countries?
From Haiti and increasingly from African countries
What event attracted a rise in international labour migrants?
The construction industry for the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics
What type of migration is strong and continuing within the country?
Internal migration, especially from the northeast to the cities of the southeast
What was Brazil’s immigration status during the late nineteenth and twentieth century?
Brazil was a net recipient of migrants
Which European nationalities were attracted to Brazil’s agricultural sector?
- Italians
- Germans
- Portuguese
What type of sectors have Japanese migrants been drawn towards in Brazil?
Agricultural and industrial sectors
What two countries have high economic migration to Brazil?
- Paraguay
- Argentina
What has caused migrations from Bolivia, Angola, and Lebanon to Brazil?
Political crises
How has immigration into Brazil changed in the last fifteen years?
Immigration has slowed
How many fewer immigrants are living in Brazil compared to the start of the century?
80,000 fewer immigrants
What trend has been observed regarding Brazilian emigration from 2000 to 2013?
Emigration has increased
How many Brazilians lived abroad in 2013?
1.77 million Brazilians
What was the number of Brazilians living abroad in 2000?
0.98 million Brazilians
Which country has the largest population of Brazilians living overseas?
USA
What is the main reason for Brazilians emigrating to the USA?
Economic reasons
Why have many Brazilians of Japanese descent emigrated to Japan?
Employment opportunities
What does Table 7.11 illustrate about Brazil?
Brazil’s main international migration links
What do the estimates of migration patterns provide information on?
Brazil’s migration patterns, past and present
What types of interdependence exist between Brazil and other countries connected by migrant flows?
Economic, political, social, and environmental
These interdependencies illustrate the multifaceted relationships Brazil has with countries like Portugal and the USA.
Which country was a former colony of Brazil?
Portugal
This historical relationship has shaped the current dynamics between the two nations.
What special status does the Portuguese government give to Brazilian migrants?
Special status
This facilitates the migration process for Brazilians moving to Portugal.
Why has Portugal become a gateway for Brazilian economic migrants?
Entry to the EU
Economic migrants see Portugal as a pathway to broader opportunities in Europe.
What factors contribute to the ease of integration for migrants between Brazil and Portugal?
Shared language, ancestry, and family ties
These elements help migrants adapt and settle in their new environments.
What supports reciprocal migration between Brazil and Portugal?
Well-developed social diaspora networks
These networks facilitate connections and support for migrants in both countries.
What role do migrant remittances play for families in Brazil?
Important economic factor
Remittances provide financial support for many families in Brazil.
What are the important links between the USA and Brazil?
Political, socio-economic, and environmental
These links highlight the multifaceted nature of the relationship.
What do low-skilled economic migrants from Brazil working in the USA contribute to?
Significant remittances
These remittances are vital for the economic support of families in Brazil.
How do returning migrants benefit Brazilian development?
Acquired skills and knowledge
Returning migrants can apply what they learned abroad to contribute to Brazil’s growth.
In which sector are highly skilled Brazilians increasingly finding opportunities in the USA?
Service sector
This trend reflects the demand for skilled labor in various industries.
What types of agreements has the USA negotiated with Brazil?
Agriculture, trade, finance, education
These agreements signify cooperation and mutual interests between the two countries.
