Brazilian oil and gas deposits are state-owned.

In Brazil, the state monopoly is allowed for some specific areas.

In accordance with article 5, Law 4.137, monopolies are forbidden, in Brazil.

Free initiative is always a way to promote social solidarity.

The Republican Constitution dated 1891 was the first one to account for the fundamental principles of the free initiative in Brazil.

Free initiative principles can be found in the Brazilian latest constitution.

Brazil has some particular guidelines for certain areas of its market economy.

State economic policy can only deal with hydrocarbon operations.

Free enterprises do not have to follow regulations.

No conceito de sustentabilidade do desenvolvimento, razão de ser da Agenda 21, importa reconhecer que a defesa do meio ambiente não se faz isoladamente dos demais componentes essenciais da vida das sociedades, entre os quais estão a economia e a política.