Tony Volpon

Tony Volpon is a former director of Brazil's Central Bank and a recognized economist known for his insights on fiscal policy and economic reform in Brazil. He has been vocal about the challenges facing the Brazilian economy, particularly regarding adjustments in fiscal policy and the implications of government decisions on credit ratings. Recently, he commented on Moody's decision to downgrade Brazil's credit outlook, attributing it to a lack of effective fiscal adjustments and expressing concerns about the government's reliance on tax increases rather than expenditure cuts.