Brazil's Economy Has Strengthened Considerably in the Last Few Years

Essay

Brazil's economy has strengthened considerably in the last few years, and Brazil is host to the Word Cup in 2014, and to the Summer Olympics in 2016. What might Gunder Frank and Cardoso say about Brazil's economic growth and its significance on the world stage? Based on the respective theoretical stances of both theorists, would either/both theorists be willing, do you think, to depart from some of their original arguments? Explain your reasoning.