Building BRICS

Is the Rapid Rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China Sustainable?

Publication Date	March 2008
Publisher	Business Monitor
Product Type	Report
Pages	83
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BMI00811

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Summary

As a group, the 'BRIC' countries, Brazil, Russia, India, and China, represent the future of the global economy. These four countries account for over 40% of the world's population (with a combined 2.8bn people in 2007) and a growing share of the world's wealth. According to our projections, their combined gross domestic product is set to triple by 2012, in nominal US dollar terms, with an average annual growth rate of nearly 8%. This is far higher than our forecast for annual average growth in the developed economies-Japan, the US and the eurozone-of just 2.5%. These dynamics will put the BRIC countries, and the rising purchasing power of their inhabitants, at the forefront of global investment

The BRICs are not created equal, however. Russia and Brazil are net commodity exporters, whereas India and China are among the world's largest importers of commodities, and are set to continue increasing their share. China is running a massive current account surplus, and is forecast to maintain it at least until 2012; conversely, India is running a sizeable deficit, and we project Brazil and Russia to join it by 2010. Demographics are also an issue, as each faces unique challenges relating to the age of their workforces (China is getting old, India is young) and the prospects of a shrinking population (Russia). These differences necessitate a nuanced and well-informed analytical approach.

Content

Introduction
BRIC by BRIC
- Table: BRICs in Context (2001-2012) [Nominal Gdp, Population, Gdp per Capita, Inflation, Exports, Imports, Trade Balance, Current Account, Forex Reserves]
Chart: BRICs Growth Potential
Political SWOT Analysis
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
Political Risk
Brazil
- Lula: A Third Mandate?
- Table: Cabinet List
- Bmi on The Ground: Brazil
Russia
- What A Medvedev Presidency Will Mean
India
- Inc's Gujarat Loss Jeopardises Nuke Deal
- Challenge to Economic Zone Policy
China
- Olympics Thrusts Human Rights into The Spotlight
Economic SWOT Analysis
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
Economic Risk
Brazil
- Economic Activity
- Table: Brazil - Economic Activity (2005-2012) [Nominal Gdp, Real Gdp Growth, Gdp per Capita, Population, Industrial Proudciton Index, Unemployment]
- Balance of Payments
- Table: Brazil - Balance of Payments (2005-2012) [Exports, Imports, Trade Balance, Current Account, Forex Reserves, Import Cover, Opec Basket]
- Monetary Policy
- Table: Brazil - Monetary Policy (2005-2012) [Lending Rate, Consumer Prices, Exchange Rate]
- Fiscal Policy
- Table: Brazil - Fiscal Policy (2005-2012) [Budget Balance]
Russia
- Economic Activity
  - Table: Russia - Economic Activity (2005-2012)[Nominal Gdp, Real Gdp Growth, Gdp per Capita, Population, Industrial Proudciton Index, Unemployment]
- Exchange Rate
- Monetary Policy
  - Table: Russia - Monetary Policy (2005-2012)[Lending Rate, Consumer Prices, Exchange Rate]
- Balance of Payments
  - Table: Russia - Balance of Payments (2005-2012)[Exports, Imports, Trade Balance, Current Account, Forex Reserves, Import Cover, Opec Basket]
India
- Economic Activity
  - Table: India - Economic Activity (2005-2012)[Nominal Gdp, Real Gdp Growth, Gdp per Capita, Population, Industrial Proudciton Index]
- Monetary Policy
  - Table: India - Monetary Policy (2005-2012)[Lending Rate, Consumer Prices, Exchange Rate]
- Fiscal Policy
- Exchange Rate Policy
  - Table: India - Exchange Rate Policy (2005-2012) [Exchange Rate, Forex Reserves, Import Cover]
China
- Economic Risk
  - Table: China - Economic Activity (2005-2012) [Nominal Gdp, Real Gdp Growth, Gdp per Capita, Population, Industrial Proudciton Index, Unemployment]
- Monetary Policy
  - Table: China - Monetary Policy (2005-2012) [Lending Rate, Consumer Prices, Exchange Rate]
- Balance of Payments
  - Table: China - Balance of Payments (2005-2012) [Exports, Imports, Trade Balance, Current Account, Forex Reserves, Import Cover, Opec Basket]
- Demographics
- China's Population Options
Business Environment SWOT Analysis
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
Business Environment
- Brazil
  - Introduction
    - Table: Bmi Business and Operational Risk Ratings - Latin America
  - Institutions
    - Table: Bmi Legal Framework Ratings - Latin America
  - Infrastructure
    - Table: Brazil - Demographic Indicators (2005) [Dependent Population, Active Population, Youth Population, Pensionable Population]
  - Market Orientation
    - Table: Bmi Trade Ratings - Latin
    - Table: Top Export Destinations
    - Table: Brazil - Top Import Sources
    - Table: Brazil, Annual Fdi Inflows
  - Operational Risk
- Russia
  - Introduction
    - Table: Bmi Business and Operational Risk Ratings - Emerging Europe
    - Table: Bmi Legal Framework Ratings - Emerging Europe
  - Institutions
  - Infrastructure
    - Table: Emerging Europe Fdi
    - Table: Russia - Demographic Indicators (2005)[Dependent Population, Active Population, Youth Population, Pensionable Population]
    - Table: Russia - Top Export Destinations
    - Table: Russia Fdi
  - Market Outlook
  - Operational Risk
- India
  - Introduction
    - Table: Bmi Business and Operational Risk Ratings - Asia
    - Table: Bmi Legal Framework Ratings - Asia
  - Institutions
    - Table: Bmi Business and Operational Risk Ratings - Asia
  - Infrastructure
    - Table: India - Demographic Indicators (2005) [Dependent Population, Active Population, Youth Population, Pensionable Population]
  - Market Orientation
    - Table: India, Annual Fdi Inflows
    - Table: Bmi Trade Ratings - Asia
    - Table: India - Top Export Destinations
  - Operational Risk
- China
  - Introduction
  - Latest Developments
  - Institutions
  - Infrastructure
  - Market Orientation
    - Table: China Demographic Indicators (2005) [Dependent Population, Active Population, Youth Population, Pensionable Population]
    - Table: China, Annual Fdi Inflows
  - Operational Risk

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Scope	Expert Insight/Opinion
Level	General Industry Strategies
Data	Detailed Market Forecasts
Profiles	Profiles of Key Companies
Features	Contains SWOT Analysis
Extra Info	Consumer Trends Highlighted