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Brazilian imports of natural gas in the context of Mercosur

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the possibilities of natural gas import from Argentina or Bolivia to Brazil. It is possible to verify the existence of a consumption market that may become the importation of gas attractive. More than a simple trade deal, the construction of a gas duct may help to improve the existence of a future common market: the Mercosur.

KEYWORDS:
Mercosur; economic integration; international trade; natural gas

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