Politica Nacional de Informatica was abandoned too early, as 15 years are not enough for an infant industry to develop.
Protection was insufficient, as Brazilians only had to pay 20% higher prices on average for their computers.
The additional advantages offered to domestic computer manufacturers, such as priviledged access credit, were not enough.
The domestic market reserve was insufficient. The government should have actively promoted the export of Brazilian computers.
The United States retaliated.
The policy was supervised by incompetent or corrupt politicians.
The industry chosen for protection was not the right one.
Infant industry protection rarely promotes the development of a competitive industry.
Total votes: 28
Presentation videos: