Concentration and Inequality Across Brazilian Regions

Carlos Azzoni

Chapter Chapter 10 in Regional Problems and Policies in Latin America, 2013, pp 225-241 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper deals with the general trends of economic concentration and inequality across Brazilian regions. General indicators are presented revealing the high degree of economic disparities in the country and its persistency. Regional concentration and its evolution is measured by the economic center of gravity, defined as the GDP-weighted latitude and longitude in each year for its regions. The evolution of productivity in agriculture, manufacturing and tertiary activities reveals that the traditional areas still keep their competitive position even after many changes in the country’s economy.

Keywords: National Average; Total Factor Productivity; Capital City; Regional Disparity; North Region (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-39674-8_10

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