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The Tertiary Sector And Regional Inequality In Brazil

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  • Carlos R. AZZONI

    (University of São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Alexandre S. ANDRADE

    (Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas)

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This paper analyses the role of tertiary activities in regional inequality in Brazil, considering both concentration and per capita income inequality. The estimated indicators reveal that for the most sophisticated sub-sectors, the richer regions are not only above average in terms of competitiveness, but are widening the gap to poor regions over time. The analysis indicates that spatial concentration and growth are not associated, in general. Regressions were estimated between per capita income growth and initial income levels, indicating that only a sub-set of activities presented regional income convergence. By correlating convergence with concentration and concentration changes, only very weak associations were found.

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  • Carlos R. AZZONI & Alexandre S. ANDRADE, 2005. "The Tertiary Sector And Regional Inequality In Brazil," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 21, pages 155-172.
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    Keywords

    TERTIARY SECTOR; REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS; REGIONAL INEQUALITY; CONVERGENCE IN TERTIARY ACTIVITIES;
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    JEL classification:

    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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