GEO Brasil - UNEP

annex x 2 - main economic and
environmental links
econômicas e ambientais
It is hard to evaluate the environmental connections to the
recent macroeconomic context in Brazil, both in value and
in magnitude. However, some conclusions may be drawn.
On the positive side of the issue, public deficit control
contributed to fiscal inability to maintain fiscal subsidies
and sectorial credits. Among these are the ones that affect
the environment. A realistic tariff system related to a rise in
water, sanitation and energy costs. On the other hand, the
need for inflation control may have set up barriers to the
internalisation of environmental costs in other economic
sectors.
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