How should Brazil respond to capital inflows?

The recent influx of foreign capital into Brazil is likely to be sustained over the coming months and quarters. But while this should ensure that the economy continues to grow at a decent pace, there is a risk that rapid inflows eventually prove destabilising. Fiscal policy should be tightened immediately.

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