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The Brazilian platform economy: innovation or imitation?

Researchers employ algorithmic techniques over an international database to compile a comprehensive dataset featuring over 500 Brazilian digital platform companies in order to shed light on the Brazilian digital platform economy and imitation practices

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Regulation of markets mediated by digital platforms in Brazil

An open discussion

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Purchase of medicines by the Brazilian federal government

Study by researchers from CTS-Ipea can contribute to the elaboration of strategies to reduce the costs of the health system

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Productive Development Partnerships: Rationale

How this complex procurement instrument utilized by the public sector helps foster the growth and local production of health products in Brazil

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What do we know about the effectiveness of fiscal incentives for research and development in Brazil’s ‘Law of Good’?

Studies help assess and differentiate incentives for private investment in research and development

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R&D Efficiency In Brazil

Besides investing less than other reference countries in R&D, Brazil is also less efficient in converting these investments into scientific publications and patents

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Public policies for research and innovation in the face of the Covid-19 crisis

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Women in Science in Brazil: still invisible?

Fernanda De Negri, research leader at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea), reflects on the visibility of women in science and the challenge of increasing their representation in different areas of knowledge in Brazil.

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Chinese experiment confronts boundaries between ethics and science

Genetic editing announced in Hong Kong reignites discussions about the conduct of scientists in research involving human beings

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Science and technology as a development strategy

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Precision Medicine: What is it and what benefits does it bring?

This type of care grows worldwide and brings significant individual improvements to treatment, but it is also important to assess the benefits and challenges for the healthcare system.

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Can information technologies revolutionize health care?

New technologies have the potential to reduce costs, expand access, and improve health services, but require agile and efficient government action in regulation and infrastructure.

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Faith in knowledge

How does humanity see science and technology?

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