Why will Brazil include illicit drugs in GDP?
Brazil prepares to include illicit activities in GDP calculations
What the source reports (AI summary)
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) plans to include the market for illicit drugs and crypto-assets in the national GDP calculation starting in 2028. This methodology seeks to align with international standards for national accounts.
AI interpretation: Impact analysis
This is an administrative and methodological internal measure by the IBGE to follow international national accounting standards.
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