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A broad cut in public spending would affect social area, economists say

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Economists warn that a significant public spending cut in Brazil would disproportionately affect social programs, as mandatory expenses like pensions and social benefits consume over 90% of federal spending. While candidates like Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula propose fiscal adjustments, economists argue that reducing mandatory costs is the only viable path to avoid cutting essential social benefits. Key figures include Professor Pedro Paulo Zahluth Bastos (Unicamp) and Professor Maria Lourdes Mollo (UnB), who highlighted the economic multiplier effects of public spending. The evidence is limited to interviews and statements from these economists and campaign representatives, with no official government confirmation of the proposed cuts.

Key points

• Economists assert that a public spending cut of approximately R$ 200 billion would inevitably reduce social programs, as mandatory expenses like pensions and social benefits constitute over 90% of federal spending.
• Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign team defends limited cuts to public spending, specifically targeting only administrative expenses and fraud prevention, while Lula's team proposes gradual adjustments over four years to avoid immediate social impacts.

Context and limitations

The evidence relies solely on statements from economists and campaign representatives, with no official government confirmation of the proposed cuts or their specific implementation details.

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