Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Business

PDF

Gastón Institute Publications

Demographics

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Socio-Economic Profile Of Brazilian Businesses In Allston-Brighton, Alvaro Lima, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira Feb 2011

Socio-Economic Profile Of Brazilian Businesses In Allston-Brighton, Alvaro Lima, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira

Gastón Institute Publications

Several studies published in Brazil and in the U.S. focus on the ethnic identity formation, immigration histories, cultural development, and demographic trends of Brazilians in Boston and in Massachusetts (Margolis, 1995; Martes, 1999; Beserra, 2003; Sales, 2003; Siqueira & de Lourenço, 2006; Lima & Siqueira, 2007). A profile of Brazilian businesses and their economic contributions to the nation and the state is still missing. This report is a preliminary attempt to fill this gap for Brazilian immigrants in Boston.

Under the sponsorship of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy and with support from the City …