@article{MAKHILLIBM20137625758, title = {Infrastructure, Competitiveness and Determinants of Private Investment in the Brazilian Context}, journal = {International Business Management}, volume = {7}, number = {6}, pages = {508-515}, year = {2013}, issn = {1993-5250}, doi = {ibm.2013.508.515}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5250&doi=ibm.2013.508.515}, author = {Hugo,Daniel,Jersone and}, keywords = {competitiveness,Brazil,infrastructure,Public inevstment,private investment}, abstract = {The objective of this study is to evaluate the infrastructure segment, investments relative to GDP and major competitiveness indicators, based on published data on the 2001-2010 period. Lastly, analyses of segments showing higher potential for investments and returns in the 2011-2017 period are carried out. Initially, it was made a survey on the specialized literature followed by a segment valuation and opportunities for the 2011-2017 period. The qualitative method was used and analyses were conducted on information available in databases. The analyses carried out indicate a great need for improvements in the segments of electric power, telecommunications, road, rail and air transportation, harbours, waterways and sewage systems in a model where private investment offers substantial return and become more attractive than public investment.} }