PRODUCTIVITY AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN BRAZILIAN STATES: AN ANALYSIS FROM 2010 TO 2018

Authors

  • Renilson Rodrigues da Silva Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei
  • Bruna Ivna Martins Universidade Federal de São João del Rei (UFSJ)
  • Raianna Suellen da Silva Alencar Centro Universitário Presidente Tancredo de Almeida Neves (UNIPTAN)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54372/pc.2024.v19.3434

Keywords:

Total Factor Productivity (TFP), state productivity, determinants of productivity

Abstract

This article aims to identify and analyze some determinants of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) between Brazilian states. The analysis is carried out for the period from 2010 to 2018. For this purpose, the aggregated TFP is estimated by applying the Solow model. From the PTF, the Panel Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) method is used, testing variables related to foreign trade, infrastructure, Government, and education as determinants. PTF for Brazil had negligible growth in the period. However, some states stood out in efficiency, such as Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piauí and Maranhão. In them, agricultural production has greater relevance. As for the determinants of TFP, education is the most important variable, accounting for most of the positive variations. Highways affect the TFP positively, but on the other hand, the vehicle fleet negatively. Foreign trade is of great importance, with positive effects. The Government, in turn, affects the TFP negatively, suggesting the inefficiency of spending.

Author Biographies

Renilson Rodrigues da Silva, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei

P.hD in Applied Economics from the University of São Paulo (USP). Master in Development Planning from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Specialist in Economic Engineering and Business Management by the Higher Education Center of Amazonas and Federal University of Santa Catarina (CIESA/UFSC). Graduated in Economic Sciences from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Professor of Economic Sciences at UFSJ and Post-Graduate Course in Development, Planning and Territory.

E-mail: renilsonsilva@ufsj.edu.br

Bruna Ivna Martins, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei (UFSJ)

Undergraduate in Economic Sciences at the Federal University of São João del Rei.

E-mail: brunaivnamartins@gmail.com

Raianna Suellen da Silva Alencar, Centro Universitário Presidente Tancredo de Almeida Neves (UNIPTAN)

Master in Accounting and Controllership from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Specialist in  Finance Management and Business Strategies and graduated in Accounting at Centro Universitário do Norte (UNINORTE).

E-mail: raiannaalecar@gmail.com

Published

2024-08-30

How to Cite

Rodrigues da Silva, R., Ivna Martins, B. ., & Suellen da Silva Alencar, R. . (2024). PRODUCTIVITY AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN BRAZILIAN STATES: AN ANALYSIS FROM 2010 TO 2018. Perspectivas Contemporâneas - Contemporary Perspectives, 19(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.54372/pc.2024.v19.3434

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