policies which have been favouring California´s growth.

pressure currently preventing California´s development.

programmes successfully spoused by California.

measures which have steadily gained acceptance.

incentives recently promoted by the Californian government.

has impacted on the EU.

may still hit the European Union.

has caused tax reductions in the EU.

could have affected the EU.

might bring about growth in the EU.

must hit 39.8% of GDP.

is likely to reach 39.8% of GDP.

is soon to be defined.

exceeds half the GDP.

equals to 39.8% of GDP.

widened.

lessened.

diminished.

faded.

decreased.

risky.

unattainable.

pivotal.

unnecessary.

advisable.

the Brazilian domestic market was frail.

a miracle did come about in Brazil.

credit on affordable items was halved.

part of the sales tax was lowered.

consumers were not willing to spend.

contributed to worsen the global economic crisis.

resulted from trade with one sole strategic partner.

been prevented by internal regulations.

been considered as an unattainable goal.

minimized the adverse effects of the world crisis.

emphasizes the role played by the private sector.

criticizes initiatives derived from private ownership.

sees the private sector as an inducer of growth.

affirms the signifi cance of the state.

disregards duties attributed to the state.