Are you being served?

Resumo

The service sector — ranging from retail to telecommunications — is responsible for almost 70% of the wealth generated in Brazil, and it is changing the structure of the economy. Claudio Accioli and Solange Monteiro define the current situation and identify vulnerabilities that need to be dealt with. They also explain how demand for services is exerting more influence on Brazil’s economy and raising concerns about inflation, and discuss the implications of the fact that many services have been provided outside the formal sector