Socio-economic growth and development in Brazil’s Intermediate Geographical Regions

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The aim of this article is to analyse the behaviour of socio-economic growth and development in Brazil’s Intermediate Geographical Regions (IGR). The methodological procedure consisted of estimating the convergence coefficient, using as parameters the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, and the FIRJAN Municipal Development Index. The period analysed was between 2005 and 2017. The results showed a greater convergence of growth in the primary sector among Brazil’s GRIs. The tertiary sector showed the greatest regional disparities. In terms of socio-economic development, convergence was observed for Education, Health, and Income and Employment. The analysis showed convergence in socio-economic development patterns and greater divergence in economic aspects. However, both dimensions need to produce more asymmetries in the long term in order to maintain the pace of regional economic growth and development in Brazil.

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2024-09-08

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Canquerino, Y. K., & Ferrera de Lima, J. (2024). Socio-economic growth and development in Brazil’s Intermediate Geographical Regions. Revista Brasileira De Desenvolvimento Regional, 11(1), 25–51. Retrieved from https://ojsrevista.furb.br/ojs/index.php/rbdr/article/view/10644

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