The document compares the economies of Brazil and Cuba by discussing their economic systems, natural resources, industries, education, and GDP. Brazil has a mixed economic system, with businesses deciding production while the government regulates procedures. Cuba has a command economic system where the government makes all economic decisions. Brazil's GDP in 2008 was $2.03 trillion compared to Cuba's $144.6 billion. Both countries have high literacy rates but Cuba requires students to stay in school longer.