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Importance of the Main Agribusiness Products to the Brazilian Economy

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  • Aziz Galvão, da Silva Júnior
  • Rodriguez Neves, Bruna do Valle
  • Marina, Macedo Rocha
  • Artur Henrique, Leite Falcette
  • Abdias Garcia, Machado

Abstract

Brazilian economy, which is currently the sixth largest in the world. The sector is responsible for 27% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Moreover, it also accounts for nearly 40% of the values generated in the export and employs around 26% of the economically active population of the country. The objective of this paper is to present and discuss updated information regarding the importance of the main products of the agribusiness sector to the Brazilian economy. Special attention was given to the beef and soybean chain. The perspective and challenges of the sector are briefly presented.

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  • Aziz Galvão, da Silva Júnior & Rodriguez Neves, Bruna do Valle & Marina, Macedo Rocha & Artur Henrique, Leite Falcette & Abdias Garcia, Machado, 2013. "Importance of the Main Agribusiness Products to the Brazilian Economy," 2013 International European Forum, February 18-22, 2013, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria 164763, International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iefi13:164763
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.164763
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    1. Neves, Marcos Fava & Gustavo Trombin, Vinicius & Alberto Consoli, Matheus, 2010. "Measurement of Sugar Cane Chain in Brazil," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 13(3), pages 1-18, September.
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    Agribusiness; Industrial Organization; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis;
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