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Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 3, 2013
Kirk Bowman
Summary Sentence:
Professor Kirk Bowman addressed the annual Brazilian Economic Forecast at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta on 3 December.
Full Summary:
Professor Kirk Bowman addressed the annual Brazilian Economic Forecast at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta on 3 December. His presentation focused on the preparations for the 2014 World Cup and the potential promises and perils of mega-events for country branding and tourism in Brazil.
Kirk Bowman at Fed
Kirk BowmanProfessor Kirk Bowman addressed the annual Brazilian Economic Forecast at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta on 3 December. His presentation focused on the preparations for the 2014 World Cup and the potential promises and perils of mega-events for country branding and tourism in Brazil. While Brazil has tremendous tourism potential, institutional constraints undermine Brazil's performance in international tourism. In addition, government missteps in using soccer as a distraction from unpopular measures contributed to political violence in 2013 and more protests are likely during the upcoming World Cup.
