Brazilian elite are among the least value-generating in the world

In a ranking headed by Sinagapura, Germany, UK, USA and the Scandinavians, Brazil lags behind countries like Mexico, Russia, India and Botswana

With the exception of China, the BRICS countries are grouped at the lowest levels. Among them, the only one behind Brazil is South Africa. Regression and distortions of the tax system and lack of stimulus to competitiveness are some of the items that testify against Brazilians.