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Public spending and super salaries: the weight of social policies in the Brazilian economy in 2024

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published 29/12/2024 às 14:42
Public spending Super salaries Labor market

Discover how overspending affects the job market and inflation

A Brazilian economy faces an alarming fiscal imbalance in 2024, result of Public spending excessive and social policies that do not generate sustainable growth. Among pensions, super salaries and assistance programs, the government increased its expenses without proportionally increasing economic production, putting the country in a delicate situation.

Super salaries and inequality in public accounts

The so-called super salaries, paid to high-ranking civil servants, represent a significant portion of the fiscal imbalance. Although the government argues that these payments are necessary to attract and retain talent, they generate a negative perception among the population and investors, who see these amounts as a waste of resources.

Furthermore, these expenses reduce the government's ability to invest in productive sectors, worsening the crisis of confidence and driving away investments that could stimulate economic growth.

RVT – EXPENSE CUTTING AND SUPER SALARIES.

Social programs: benefit or trap?

while the social programs are intended to reduce inequality, they also create distortions in the labor market. Many beneficiaries choose to remain in welfare programs rather than seek formal employment, since the labor market gains do not offset the costs of transportation and other associated expenses.

This situation reduces the supply of labor in the market, creating a vicious circle which puts pressure on prices and contributes to the inflation. Furthermore, dependence on welfare programs limits the development of skills and productivity of the population.

Impacts on inflation and purchasing power

With Public spending uncontrolled, the government has sought to compensate for the fiscal deficit through the increase of Tax Burden. This movement not only burdens the population, but also reduces purchasing power, directly affecting consumption and quality of life.

Inflation, in turn, accelerates due to the increase in production costs and the devaluation of the Real, which makes imported products more expensive. This scenario creates an unstable economic environment, making planning difficult for both families and companies.

Prospects for 2025

The recovery of Brazilian economy will depend on structural reforms to reduce the Public spending and improve efficiency in resource allocation. Necessary measures include reviewing the super salaries, tax reform and the creation of incentives to increase productivity and the supply of formal jobs.

However, with 2025 being a year pre-election, there is a risk that the government increase even more expenses, worsening the fiscal imbalance. This scenario requires caution and planning on the part of the population, who must avoid new debts and seek ways to protect themselves from inflation.

Os Public spending uncontrolled and the super salaries are symptoms of a economic management that needs urgent adjustments. The continuation of these practices could deepen the economic crisis, harming Brazil's development. The question that remains is: will the government be willing to make the necessary reforms to guarantee economic and social stability?

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Paulo Nogueira

An electrical engineer graduated from one of the country's technical education institutions, the Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF (formerly CEFET), I worked for several years in the areas of offshore oil and gas, energy and construction. Today, with over 8 publications in magazines and online blogs about the energy sector, my focus is to provide real-time information on the Brazilian employment market, macro and micro economics and entrepreneurship. For questions, suggestions and corrections, please contact us at informe@clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Please note that we do not accept resumes for this purpose.

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