Cristina Helena de Mello, economist, evaluates that Brazil's public finances are not in a "collapse" situation, but rather in a state of "alert." In an election year, she argues that the country needs a more in-depth discussion about the role of the State and its finances.
According to the economist, political discourses on the topic are insufficient. She points out that President Lula proposes "more State," while the main adversary, Bolsonaro, advocates a "budget ax" on public spending. For Cristina Helena, both positions are "unsophisticated."
The specialist highlights that neither Lula nor Bolsonaro clearly explain what kind of State Brazil can afford with the available resources. The economist's central criticism is the lack of technical detail in the proposals of both sides during the electoral campaign.
