Fernando Hadadje's Tax Reform Could Put Brazil's Economy on a More Stable Footing

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Fernando Hadadje is behind two major reforms that could put Brazil's economy on a more stable footing. The lower house passed a constitutional amendment to push through the tax reform in July. GDP could grow by 1.5% just in the first year of implementation according to one estimate.

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