CAPITALISMO DE COMPADRIO E OPERAÇÃO LAVA JATO

Abstract

This paper intends to make a brief analysis of Brazilian capitalism, acoording to the theory of Luigi Zingales, in order to demonstrate that the relations of cronyism lead to a system of corruption and incentives for companies and not for the market. Contextualizing based on the facts brought about by Car Wash Case the paper seek to show that the change of this system is fundamental not only for the sake of justice, but also for economic efficiency. Follow this intent are presented Douglas C. North's institutionalist theory and Gary Becker's economic theory of crime in order to demonstrate that create an effective institutional environment in the fight against corruption is fundamental to development. Then, applying the hypothetical-deductive method it’s analyzed the Brazilian legislation that underlies the imputations of the Car Wash Case, to conclude that the great booster of investigative success was the institute of plea agreement because, by breaking the secrets and collusion between corrupt and corrupt, it create an optimization of state investigative and punitive power with poignant empirical results. Treating about a current topic, the article is justified as a way of instigating the debate about the need for institutional strengthening to combat corruption in Brazil.