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Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Harvard Kennedy School
Length: 18 pages
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Abstract
In May of 2001, the Brazilian government ordered all classes of consumers to reduce their power use by 20 percent. This case traces the events and decisions that led to one of the most severe electricity crises in Latin American history. How does a country blessed with ample energy resources, a well-managed hydroelectric generating system, and a privatization effort that had recently attracted billions of dollars in foreign investment find itself without adequate power to meet the basic needs of its citizens? This case can be used as part of an energy or infrastructure curriculum, or as part of a course in government institutions. Many of the flaws in the Brazilian system relate to a lack of interagency co-ordination, inadequate regulation, and conflicting strategic goals. The case allows students to address the questions: Why did this crisis occur? What could Brazil''s leases have done to avoid it?
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Abstract
In May of 2001, the Brazilian government ordered all classes of consumers to reduce their power use by 20 percent. This case traces the events and decisions that led to one of the most severe electricity crises in Latin American history. How does a country blessed with ample energy resources, a well-managed hydroelectric generating system, and a privatization effort that had recently attracted billions of dollars in foreign investment find itself without adequate power to meet the basic needs of its citizens? This case can be used as part of an energy or infrastructure curriculum, or as part of a course in government institutions. Many of the flaws in the Brazilian system relate to a lack of interagency co-ordination, inadequate regulation, and conflicting strategic goals. The case allows students to address the questions: Why did this crisis occur? What could Brazil''s leases have done to avoid it?