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Igualdade de oportunidade entre os estados brasileiros: uma análise microeconométrica com base nos dados da PNAD 2009 [Equality of opportunity between the Brazilian states: a microeconometric analysis based on data from PNAD (National Household Sample Survey) 2009]

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  • Helena Cristina Dill

    (PPGDE/UFPR)

  • Flávio de Oliveira Gonçalves

    (UFPR)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to calculate a human opportunity index for Brazilian states and then analyze the disparities in the country regarding equality of opportunity. We use a logistic regression model for the probability of individuals having access to basic services, like electricity, clean water, sanitation and schooling. Based on this, we build the Human Opportunity Index. The estimation results indicate that there are great differences between the Brazilian states, especially in the access to sanitation. Thus, this is the service that needs more attention by social policies.

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  • Helena Cristina Dill & Flávio de Oliveira Gonçalves, 2013. "Igualdade de oportunidade entre os estados brasileiros: uma análise microeconométrica com base nos dados da PNAD 2009 [Equality of opportunity between the Brazilian states: a microeconometric analysis," Nova Economia, Economics Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), vol. 23(2), pages 307-328, May-Augus.
    • Handle: RePEc:nov:artigo:v:23:y:2013:i:2:p:307-328
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    Keywords

    inequality; logistic regression; Human Opportunity Index;
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    JEL classification:

    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • D30 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - General
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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