World Cup 2014: Brazil’s economic challenges

Global Business

Despite Brazil’s strengths, the World Cup has been highlighting the country’s economic problems. CCTV’s Rachelle Akuffo explores what lies ahead for Latin America’s biggest economy.

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World Cup 2014: Economic challenges for Brazil

Despite Brazil's strengths, the World Cup has been highlighting the country's economic problems. CCTV's Rachelle Akuffo explores what lies ahead for Latin America's biggest economy.

How will the 2014 World Cup impact Brazil’s economy? CCTV’s Phillip Yin is joined by Patrick Riche, Director of Sports Impacts. It’s a market research and consulting firm with a focus on sports. Riche is also an Associate Professor of Economics at the Walker School of Business at Webster University.

Patrick Riche on Brazilian economy

Patrick Riche is the director of Sports impacts a market research and consulting firm with a focus on sports.