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Spatially Unbalanced Growth and Regional Economic Inequalities in Brazil: A Long-Run Perspective.
- Source :
- Journal of Economic Issues (Taylor & Francis Ltd); Sep2023, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p876-899, 24p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The objective of this article is to analyze the evolution of Brazilian regional economic inequalities in the long-run. The theoretical basis is the "spatially unbalanced growth," approach largely influenced by Albert Hirschman and Nicholas Kaldor's perspectives. I examine data from 1900 at the national level, analyzing GDP growth, investment rate, and manufacturing share. Using data on GDP at the subnational level (Brazilian regions and states), I calculated the Coefficients of Variation and Williamson from 1939 to 2010. Based on this movement, I propose an interpretation of the evolution of Brazilian regional economic inequalities that considers national economic dynamics, institutional and structural changes, as well as the role of regional policies. I concluded that the tendencies of increasing regional inequalities until 1970 and their subsequent decrease, as well as their recent propensity to stabilization, are related to a cumulative causation trajectory of these drivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00213624
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Economic Issues (Taylor & Francis Ltd)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172784779
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00213624.2023.2238497