Não Vai Ter Copa: The Politics & Economics Behind “There Will be No Cup” — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Não Vai Ter Copa: The Politics & Economics Behind “There Will be No Cup”

Name: Carolyn Kick
Major: Finance
Hometown: Grayslake
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Type of research: Independent research

Abstract

My work aims to examine the political and economic environment in Brazil before, during, and after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. My research explores three major issues in relation to Brazilian politics and spending: public transportation, public education, and healthcare. Throughout the project I compare social government spending with the amount of government money spent on the World Cup. I present discrepancies in Brazil’s spending and draw attention to numerous structural, social, and economic issues going on in Brazil. Finally, my research projects the potential political and economic consequences of Brazil’s World Cup spending.

My research draws data from a variety of sources in order to paint an accurate picture of Brazil’s spending. This work is important and timely because it explores the complex social issues behind Brazil’s World Cup spending. Additionally, it brings to the forefront serious political and economic unrest which has been going on in Brazil for many years.

I hope my work inspires concern for the various social and political issues going on in Brazil and encourages others to become more aware of political unrest going on overseas.

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