BNDS from the liberalism and the neorroman republicanism of Philip Pettit perspective

Abstract

This research analyzes the behavior of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), based on two doctrinal conceptions: liberalism and republicanism. These schools of thought represent different approaches of the concept of freedom. As a result, the understanding of this subject-matter can help in promoting new ideas in the realm of the BNDES. Furthermore, neo-Roman republicanism will also be analyzed, especially the works of Philip Pettit and his premises for the construction of a contested democracy. In order to analyze this subject, this paper used the deductive method, where, with use of general concepts, concrete explanations are made in regards to the behavior of BNDES. Some points were highlighted in the conclusion of this research: a) there was a lack of state planning aimed at national development, b) there was a lack of transparent actions and publicity for the reasons that led to the granting of investments and loans; c) some factors reveal the presence of arbitrariness and state domination towards the citizen, making it essential to change the direction of the Public Bank actions, so that the individual may choose to contest actions that diverge from the public interest.