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Desigualdade e heterogeneidade no desenvolvimento da Amazônia no século XXI [Inequality and heterogeneity in the development of the Amazon in the 21st century]

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  • Sérgio Roberto Bacury de Lira

    (UFPA)

  • Márcio Luiz Monteiro da Silva

    (UFPA)

  • Rosenira Siqueira Pinto

    (UFPA)

Abstract

The deforestation of the Amazon forest is one of the most important environmental problems faced by the Brazilian government. The economic literature points to numerous factors responsible for deforestation, and many of these are, directly or indirectly, derived from federal spending. This article analyzes, through a panel data econometric model, how federal spending can influence, or mitigate, Amazonian deforestation. The state of Pará is used as a case study, as it presents the highest degree of deforestation among all Amazonian states.

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  • Sérgio Roberto Bacury de Lira & Márcio Luiz Monteiro da Silva & Rosenira Siqueira Pinto, 2009. "Desigualdade e heterogeneidade no desenvolvimento da Amazônia no século XXI [Inequality and heterogeneity in the development of the Amazon in the 21st century]," Nova Economia, Economics Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), vol. 19(1), pages 153-184, January-A.
    • Handle: RePEc:nov:artigo:v:19:y:2009:i:1:p:153-184
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    Keywords

    economic development; regional differences; Amazon;
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    JEL classification:

    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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