TY - BOOK AU - de Castro Neves,Joao Augusto AU - Reis,Bruno TI - Brazil: The Harder They Fall PY - 2016///. N1 - 43 N2 - During the 2000s, Brazil’s economy took off, with growth driven primarily by strong Chinese demand for commodities. Within a decade, the Brazilian middle class increased from 30% to 50% of the population. Political leaders experienced exceptional popularity ratings. In 2013, the tide turned. The growth rate has slowed and the political class is mired in corruption scandals. Yet, a rebound is possible in Brazil UR - https://shs.cairn.info/journal-politique-etrangere-2016-3-page-11?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080 ER -