1. CReCER’09 Latin America and the Caribbean Averting Contagion: A Look at the Insurance Sector Osvaldo do Nascimento September, 24th, 2009
2. Brazil Area (km 2 ): 8,511,965 GDP 2008: US$ 1,2 trillion Population 2007: 191.8 million About Brazil...
3. Inflation IPCA accumulated in 12 months Source: Brazilian Central Bank and IBGE 4,36% Aug 2009 last 12 months % p.y.
4. Nominal and Real SELIC Rate (in 12 months, % p.y.) Interest Rate Source: Brazilian Central Bank SELIC (Nominal Rate) Real Interest Rate 8,75% 4,25% % p.y.