Werna, E (1993) The concomitant evolution and stagnation of the Brazilian building industry. Construction Management and Economics, 11(3), pp. 194-202. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
This paper analyses the development of the Brazilian building industry, and compares it to the situation of its counterparts throughout the developing world. It argues that the regime of accumulation prevailing in Brazil has played a major role in shaping the development of the building industry. The paper also points out that the recent trends detected in Brazil are bound to occur, to a greater or lesser extent, in other lesser developed countries. Finally, it argues that, although the Brazilian case could lead to the conclusion that the withdrawal of the state from the building scene is a necessary and positive step, this approach should not be used as a panacea.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Brazil; building industry; development; regimes of accumulation |
| Index terms: | building industry, evolution, developed country, Brazil |
| Subjects: | environmental science, industry analysis, development economics, Geography |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Research Practice, Sustainability, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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