Economy

Should Brazil give a universal basic wage in response to Covid-19?

In the U.S. the Donald Trump administration has announced measures to relieve the effects of Covid-19 on the economy, such as sending checks to affected citizens, offering a deferral in income tax payments, and the possibility of a USD 1 trillion stimulus package. More to the south of the Americas, Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes announced his own BRL 147 billion package to fight the virus’s spread in the country.

Brazil recorded at least four Covid-19 deaths and, according to health departments, almost 500 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed. And things...

Brenno Grillo

Brenno has worked as a journalist since 2012, specializing in coverage related to law and the justice system. He has worked for O Estado de S. Paulo, Portal Brasil, ConJur, and has experience in political campaigns.

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