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Affirmative Action and Human Capital Accumulation: Evidence from Brazil Marcos Hirai Catao

May 10, 2024

by Marcos Hirai Catao Abstract In this study, I examine the effects of affirmative action (AA) policies on high school students’ incentives to invest in human capital, focusing on the Brazilian Quotas Law (QL). This law mandates that federal higher education institutions reserve half of their seats for students from public high schools. Utilizing administrative […]

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Blaze of Distrust: The Impact of Wildfires on Social Capital and Governance in Brazilian Amazonia

May 10, 2024

by Feishi “Alicia” Gong Abstract The 2019 wildfire crisis in Brazilian Amazonia not only captured global headlines but also deeply influenced public sentiment towards environmental and political challenges within the country. Trust, a pivotal element of social capital, plays a vital role in shaping a nation’s progress and the well-being of its citizens. This study […]

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