"Newspaper columns written in 1987-92 by the influential economist who, as a member of the Partido da Social Democracia Brasileira (PSDB), served as federal deputy (and later senator) from São Paulo state. Covers extensively the institutional crisis and need for State reform; argues standard PSDB line in favor of parliamentary rule. Lucid, well-argued criticisms"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.