Celso Furtado
Celso Furtado was a Brazilian economist and one of the foremost theorists of economic development in Latin America. He is best known for his work on dependency theory, which analyzed the economic challenges faced by developing countries in relation to developed nations. Furtado's insights into the structural issues affecting Latin American economies have had a lasting impact on economic policy and academic discourse in the region.
Born on Jul 26, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 251,699 | $1,500,000 | 1,789$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,049,527 | 251,699 | $1,500,000 | 1,789$ |
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Brazil:
Celso Furtado was an economist in exile who expressed concern about the state of social sciences in Brazil during the dictatorship.
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Brazil:
Celso Furtado was an economist who expressed concern about the state of social sciences in Brazil during the dictatorship.
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Venezuela:
Celso Furtado contributed to the economic development discussions in Latin America.
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