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Economists propose taxing rich people instead of cutting social spending

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Briefings

A coalition of 50 Brazilian economists issued a manifesto on October 30, 2026, opposing the government's election and demanding fiscal reforms instead of spending cuts. They argue that high public debt is driven by interest rates rather than spending, citing a 82.9% debt-to-GDP ratio in August 2026. The group proposes a new minimum tax of 10% for high-income earners, a revised central bank inflation target of 4.5%, and a new fiscal law excluding social programs from spending limits. Critics note the government previously raised interest rates while cutting spending, leading to a drop in public support.

Key points

• A coalition of 50 economists signed a manifesto on October 30, 2026, opposing the government's election and demanding fiscal reforms instead of spending cuts.
• The coalition argues that high public debt is driven by interest rates rather than spending, citing a 82.9% debt-to-GDP ratio in August 2026.

Context

This manifesto was published by Brazilian economists and other experts who denounced the pressure from the financial market to implement spending cuts to stabilize public debt. The document proposes a new fiscal regime with a minimum tax of 10% for high-income earners, a revised central bank inflation target of 4.5%, and a new fiscal law excluding social programs from spending limits. The coalition argues that the current fiscal framework is incompatible with growing sectors like health and education.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the manifesto text and related news reports from October 2026. Specific causal claims about the government's election or the impact of the proposed reforms are not supported by the source. The manifesto does not provide data on the actual implementation of the new fiscal law or the specific outcomes of the proposed tax changes.

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