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[Phoenician_Viking]

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Despite battling slower growth of its own, Brazil's economy surpassed that of the sputtering United Kingdom in 2011, according to a new estimate from the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
Brazil's Gross Domestic Product for the year was $2.469 trillion, according to the study -- making it the sixth-largest economy in the world.
Brazil eked ahead of the United Kingdom -- which had total production of $2.420 trillion -- by a razor-thin margin of only $49.2 billion.

The United States, China, Japan, Germany and France remain the five largest economies in the world.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/07/news/economy/brazil-gdp-united-kingdom/index.htm

Lock if old.

 

[Meadows]

Call me when it's per person

This just in, country with 5th biggest population in the world overtakes country with 22nd biggest population in the world

 

[johnsmith]

The sun has set on the British Empire.

 

[Stinkles]

But Britain still has way hotter women and better food. Oh wait.

 

[3N16MA]

They also save dolphins.

 

[Darklord]

Those big booty's are big business.

 

[dalin80]

And it only took 3.5x the amount of people.

 

[bruceUK]

Hurray for coffee beans and nuts!

 

[3N16MA]

And it only took 3.5x the amount of people.

Don't hate.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

I was more surprised to know that France has larger economy than the UK.

 

[speculawyer]

Surprised it took this long. Brazil has oil, lots of hydroelectric power, massive agriculture, etc.

 

[Ken Masters]

I wonder what percentage of Brazil owns the majority of the wealth, it will make US seem like a communist utopia

 

[DanteFox]

Call me when it's per person

This just in, country with 5th biggest population in the world overtakes country with 22nd biggest population in the world

don't be mad bro.

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

don't be mad bro.

People are inevitably going to be mad at the increasing irrelevance of Europe.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Yes, this is old. Call me when Brazil bothers to distribute that wealth, because right now their social problems make the UK look like a paradise.

 

[hsin]

So much hate. Tastes so sweet!

 

[IceCold]

lol at the bitter people here.

 

[Fritz]

As long as they don't have a similarly awesome output in pop culture I don't give a fuck.

 

[ColossalLazy]

Yes, this is old. Call me when Brazil bothers to distribute that wealth, because right now their social problems make the UK look like a paradise.

This.

 

[Ripclawe]

yeah but...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/08/brazil-economy-rates-idUSL2E8E71AK20120308

Brazil slashed interest rates by a larger-than-expected 75 basis points on Wednesday, stepping up its battle to revive struggling industries that threaten to derail the recovery of Latin America's largest economy.

In its boldest move since August, when it surprised markets and began the current round of cuts, the central bank lowered its benchmark Selic lending rate to 9.75 percent from 10.50 percent in a split decision.

Two of the bank's seven directors wanted to lower the rate by half a percentage point for the fifth straight meeting.

It was only the second time on record that Brazil has cut the Selic below 10 percent, taking borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly two years.

Directors made the decision hours after data showed industrial output fell nearly three times more than economists had expected, the latest indicator to suggest Brazil's boom is fizzling.

 

[AAequal]

Surprised it took this long. Brazil has oil, lots of hydroelectric power, massive agriculture, etc.

Brazil really don't have that much hydroelectric power. Just because they get something like 90% of electricty from hydro power doesn't mean much. They are already in troubles when it comes to peak hours and growing electricty usage is a real problem for brazil.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

And it only took 3.5x the amount of people.

Lets say it's all about the size of the country.
--
also

 

[cvxfreak]

I give France 3 years tops before it's overtaken too.

 

[Stinkles]

I give France 3 years tops before it's overtaken too.

The workers of France will go on strike before they concede victory to Brazil!

 

[clemenx]

Well, they better keep growing! Brazil is one of my options for immigration in the near future. Gotta refine my Portuguese but I speak a great portuñol .

 

[Korey]

UK continues its slide into irrelevancy

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

UK continues its slide into irrelevancy

I am almost 95% sure you said this same exact thing in the last Brazil overtakes UK economy thread.

 

[SteveWD40]

Thing is, we Brits have had 50+ years to get used to being less significant, the insecure American tears are going to be amazing when China and India surpass them.

 

[bruceUK]

Aha!

I bet it's through the royalty deal they have with the stylish downstairs 'hair-cut'!

- maybe it's taken off with the male population worldwide.

 

[Grinchy]

I blame the IT Crowd. I know I'd move if my country was responsible for something so horrible.

 

[SteveWD40]

UK continues its slide into irrelevancy

I am putting you on suicide watch when you get downgraded again and China buy the rest of your country.

 

[El Sloth]

The workers of France will go on strike before they concede victory to Brazil!

2 years then?

 

[3N16MA]

Thing is, we Brits have had 50+ years to get used to being less significant, the insecure American tears are going to be amazing when China and India surpass them.

Stealth rage post. Trying to draw the U.S. in to hide your rage.

 

[Ken Masters]

So much hate. Tastes so sweet!

you in that .0000001% in Brazil that is actually enjoying the new found wealth and prosperity in Brazil?

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Wow @ the bitterness in this thread.

 

[SteveWD40]

Korey is here, US is going to get dragged in eventually. Besides I love brazil, their women and thei Ju-jitsu both

 

[planar1280]

Call me when it's per person

This just in, country with 5th biggest population in the world overtakes country with 22nd biggest population in the world

..and we are done..lol

 

[Lazlo Woodbine]

Can't wait till the revival of the British Empire as depicted in Doctor Who. WE FUCKING FIND SATAN BITCHES.

 

[crimzonflame]

Brazil has hotter women per capita than the UK.

 

[Htown]

so much butt bum hurt in this thread

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

There is a Brazilian woman on my MA course who comes from a family that would make most people in the UK (and USA for that matter) look poor. The disparity between rich and poor over there is shocking.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

I am putting you on suicide watch when you get downgraded again and China buy the rest of your country.

:lol You're so bitter. And China owns most of our country now? Seems like someone needs to check their facts.

 

[bruceUK]

Brazil is the best country because of Pele and all the hot women and lots of other cool stuff I can't remember.

 

[SteveWD40]

Brazil has hotter women per capita than the UK.

Than anywhere.

 

[planar1280]

Per Capita GDP is ALL that matters

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

USA is number 7

Canada is 14

UK is 22

Brazil is 74.......

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

State capitalism strikes back?

Per Capita GDP is ALL that matters

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

USA is number 7

Canada is 14

UK is 22

Brazil is 74.......

This is naive thinking. GDP refers to how much money there is in general. The bigger the GDP grows the more likely companies are to invest their markets in that area. Sure China has HORRIBLE GDP per capita, but there's a reason why companies keep trying to get into the market.

Per capita or not #2 (soon to be 1) in the world is still #2. Just like #6 is still #6. And its economy is only going to grow faster.

And China owns most of our country now? Seems like someone needs to check their facts.

I love it when people say this. It really proves who knows their shit and who buys into media fear mongering.

 

[Lazlo Woodbine]

Brazil has hotter women per capita than the UK.

Hotter loins maybe because they lust the refined touch of a British gentlemen.

 

[SteveWD40]

:lol You're so bitter. And China owns most of our country now? Seems like someone needs to check their facts.

Korey is a Team America anglophobic troll, it's pretty well known, I am merely engaging on his level. Are you of the same persuasion?

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

Per Capita GDP is ALL that matters

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

USA is number 7

Canada is 14

UK is 22

Brazil is 74.......

So Norway is wealthier than the United States?

The damage control in this thread is incredible.

 

[planar1280]

So Norway is wealthier than the United States?

The damage control in this thread is incredible.

yes it is. Qatar is number 1. this is per capita. how well off people are. Have you seen the slums in Brazil? tell me when you see anything remotely like that in UK