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VINICIUS CASTRO MOREIRA DA SILVA
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THE IMPACT OF THE BOLSA FAMÍLIA PROGRAM ON MIGRATION IN ALAGOAS, MARANHÃO AND PIAUÍ
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Advisor : ANDERSON MOREIRA ARISTIDES DOS SANTOS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANDERSON MOREIRA ARISTIDES DOS SANTOS
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CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Hoeckel
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Data: Mar 31, 2023
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This work sought to investigate how the Bolsa Família Program - PBF impacted migration, long-term migration and return migration, focusing on each of the three poorest states in Brazil (Alagoas, Maranhão and Piauí). Making use of microdata from the 2010 Population Census, submitted to the Propensity Score Matching method – PSM for the nearest neighbor algorithms, five nearest neighbors, Inverse-probability-weighted regression adjustment – IPWRA and Ordinary Least Squares – OLS. The study showed that PBF negatively impacts migration, in addition to positively stimulating long-term migration and return migration. To verify the robustness of the observed results, the research performed the Mantel-Haenszel test and the Oster approach (2015). Finally, an additional analysis was also carried out investigating the impact of the PBF on individuals in rural and urban areas separately, which presented different results.
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OBERDAN FELLYPY BARBOSA DE LIMA
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International Labor Migration and Sport Economics: A Systematic Review of
the Literature
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Advisor : VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANDERSON MOREIRA ARISTIDES DOS SANTOS
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ROBSON DE FARIA SILVA
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VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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WESLEY VIEIRA DA SILVA
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Data: May 25, 2023
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The International Expatriation in Sport is a segment of international labor migration with particularities in its flows, however, it is also part of the globalization process, contributing to and being a consequence of inequalities in the field of sports economics. The present work aims to analyze international labor migration associated with the economy of sport, using as a technical procedure of analysis the systematic literature review method. The systematic literature review is a method capable of identifying, selecting, evaluating, and synthesizing the relevant evidence available on a topic based on a research question. The primary studies used for this systematic literature review were obtained from the Scopus and Web of Science journal databases. The research protocol used in this study refers to the one developed by Transfield et al., (2003). The corpus textual extracted after the use of the inclusion and exclusion criteria makes up a total of 31 articles, published between the years 2005 and 2022. The results obtained from the corpus analysis show a total of 59 authors and co-authors, distributed in 17 countries, with a higher concentration in the United States and the United Kingdom. These authors published their work in 19 journals, the three main ones being the Journal of Sports Economics, Leisure Studies, and the International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing. Soccer stands out as the most prominent sport in the articles. The main contexts of the application of sports economics in international labor migration are competitive balance, performance within the sports market, and the motivational factors for sports expatriation.
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ANA CRISTINA VALÉRIO LINS
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THE SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF INFECTIOUS BOWEL DISEASES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD IN BRAZILIAN MUNICIPALITIES BETWEEN 2010 TO 2015
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Advisor : KEULER HISSA TEIXEIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANA CAROLINA DA CRUZ LIMA
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ANA MARIA RITA MILANI
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KEULER HISSA TEIXEIRA
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Data: Jun 29, 2023
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This dissertation aims to study hospital admissions due to intestinal infectious diseases in childhood, considered a public health problem, seeking to capture the socioeconomic determinants that directly impact the development of diseases in Brazilian minucipalities. Thus, it sought to detect the determinants of hospital admissions in the period from 2010 to 2015, using data obtained from the DATASUS and PNUD portal. To meet the objective of the study, descriptive statistics were used using the Quantile Regression model. It was found that hospital admissions have an irreparable harm in children under five years of age, because the child’s immune system is still fragile and not fully informed, it was identified that the lowest average rate of hospitalizations are in the South and Southeast regions and the highest rates of hospitalizations per region are in the North and Northeast because they are socioeconomically disadvantaged regions, wait for other regions and that even with incentives for health programs aimed at children, we still have a considerable number of hospitalizations in the country. The results found show that the variables that directly impact the increase in hospitalizations for this population group are: per capita income, the gini index, the percentage of children in households where no one has completed elementary school, the percentage of people in households whit inadequate water supply and sanitation, percentage of urban population, number of resident physicians per thousand inhabitants, number of resident nurses per thousand inhabitants and number of hospital beds per thousand resident inhabitants. These variables had a major impact on the number of childhood hospitalizations in Brazilian municipalities.
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DEBORA CARVALHO DE SENA PEREIRA
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DEADLY AND INTENTIONAL VIOLENT CRIMES (CVLI): VICTIMS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Advisor : KEULER HISSA TEIXEIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANDERSON MOREIRA ARISTIDES DOS SANTOS
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KEULER HISSA TEIXEIRA
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MARCO ANTONIO JORGE
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Data: Jun 30, 2023
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This dissertation aims to develop a study on Intentional and Lethal Violent Crimes (homicide, robbery and bodily injury followed by death) in Alagoas, being a pioneering study in the parallel analysis of the usual literature systematizations, the database used brings the on Intentional and Lethal Violent Crimes that occurred in the state of Alagoas during the years 2016 to 2021. Through the methodology used in this study, multinomial logistic regression, we seek to measure the probability of the variables and their vulnerabilities for understanding the victimological profile against the on Intentional and Lethal Violent Crimes , in addition to , shows possible configurations (patterns, differences and similarities) inherent, as well as identifying the specifications of the occurrence of the crime taking into account the time of day, the type of weapon and the population exposed to risk). When tracing this profile, it was observed that young men are more vulnerable to Intentional Lethal Violent Crimes, as it was also pointed out that the time with the highest risk of occurrence is early morning. Finally, it should be noted that, given the statistics on Violent Lethal and Intentional Crimes in Alagoas, the research agenda in Economics of Crime must continue to produce more evidence that can contribute to mitigating the numbers of crimes, in addition to producing and applying policies more efficient and incisive public policies in order to protect the victimological profile presented.
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RAUL COSTA CAVALCANTI MANSO
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THE EFFECTS OF THE DEPTH OF PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENTS ON PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS
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Advisor : CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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MARTA DOS REIS CASTILHO
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ANDERSON MOREIRA ARISTIDES DOS SANTOS
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CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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Data: Aug 1, 2023
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The intensification of international trade that occurred from the 1980s onwards brought about the fragmentation of production, giving rise to true 'borderless factories' known as Global Value Chains. Simultaneously, instruments of Public International Law have proliferated, with Preferential Trade Agreements standing out among them. These agreements typically aim to liberalize trade and regulate various other topics, including investments, competition policy, intellectual property rights, and procurement. Over time, they have deepened, encompassing a wider range of regulatory provisions within the same framework. This study sought to empirically measure the impact of Preferential Trade Agreements on Global Value Chain trade flows. Specifically, it aimed to determine whether the depth of an agreement affects this specific type of trade. Furthermore, it analyzed whether differences exist based on the type of bilateral relationship, taking into account the development level of the countries involved, as well as the type of participation in Global Value Chains and the specific provisions within each agreement. The research sample included 75 countries, comprising 40 developed and 35 developing countries, spanning the period from 1995 to 2019 at three-year intervals. The study employed the gravity model of international trade using the Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood (PPML) estimator, which is suitable for capturing the inherent heterogeneity of international trade. The findings indicate that, overall, Preferential Trade Agreements have a positive impact on Global Value Chain flows. Moreover, the deeper the agreement, the greater its effect on this type of trade. Additionally, a more significant impact is observed in terms of backward participation, particularly among developing countries. Furthermore, when examining individual provisions, the following demonstrate the most significant positive effects, respectively: investments, services, technical barriers, intellectual property rights, competition policy, and procurement. Consequently, in addition to presenting new results based on more recent, comprehensive, and methodologically innovative data sources, this research holds important implications for foreign trade policymakers.
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MARIA LUCELIA FELIX NUNES
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FRUGAL INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING: A CASE STUDY OF DAIRY PRODUCTION IN THE ALAGOAS.
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Advisor : FRANCISCO JOSE PEIXOTO ROSARIO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ARAKEN ALVES DE LIMA
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FRANCISCO JOSE PEIXOTO ROSARIO
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LUCIANA SANTOS COSTA VIEIRA DA SILVA
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VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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WESLEY VIEIRA DA SILVA
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Data: Aug 3, 2023
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The milk production chain has been developing in recent years through advances in technologies that are increasingly intensified by the means more modern and by the simplest or most accessible means of its entrepreneurs, that create and recreate technologies that modify their realities mainly through Frugal Innovations - IF which are new techniques, new products or modified that in their design or architecture are developed with few simple resources and technologies with the objective of supplying the needs of the consumers. The present study aims to identify elements characteristics of frugal innovation in dairy products in the dairy basin of the sertão Alagoano-BLSAL, contributing to increased productivity and differentiation of dairy products favoring competitiveness in this sector. Is important highlight that this FI has a direct impact on the performance of the production process, on the production of dairy products contributing to the economic growth of these dairy products, favoring the generation of employment and income from the perspective of economic development, directly impacting the local commerce of this region. In order to do so, a quantitative and qualitative approach will be used as a methodological approach with the application of a Systematic Review of Literature - RSL and to data analysis will be used the Multidimensional Scaling Method of MDS-data. In this way, the existence and scope of frugal innovations in BLSAL dairy and the resources it enables in the performance of the production process in the dairy, fostering the development and regional economy generating economic dynamism, employment and income for its population.
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VICTOR JOSE MORAES DE OMENA
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SOLIDARITY ECONOMY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FIGHT POVERTY IN UNDEVELOPED REGIONS: THE CASE OF THE COOPERATIVE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COOPERATIVES IN ALAGOAS IN THE YEAR 2021
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Advisor : ANA MARIA RITA MILANI
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANA MARIA RITA MILANI
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MARLENE GRADE
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VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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Data: Aug 28, 2023
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The problems of social and economic origin that exist in underdeveloped economies are partly a consequence of the process of concentration of wealth on the part of a minority of the population. Another characteristic that can be observed in underdeveloped economies is in relation to their labor supply, which, in general, have an unlimited supply of labor. The state of Alagoas has the worst HDI in the country, 0.631 and a nominal per capita income of R$796, ahead only of the state of Maranhão. The GINI index of the distribution of family income per capita in 2020 was 0.51, however, when the benefits of government social programs are removed, the GINI index for the region is 0.623. Contrary to this capitalist production model, we find the solidary forms of production, which are grouped in cooperatives or associations with the objective of generating employment and income for the most fragile part of society. Based on a quantitative and descriptive methodology, the work has as general objective to characterize the cooperatives of recyclable material collectors in Alagoas, analyzing the socioeconomic profile of the enterprises seeking to highlight production, income and vulnerability issues.
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VITOR RODRIGUES PEREIRA
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THE HISTORICAL AND RACIAL INFLUENCE ON DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION AND INCOME IN THE LABOR MARKET IN THE STATE OF ALAGOAS (2000-2020)
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Advisor : CID OLIVAL FEITOSA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANA MARIA RITA MILANI
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CID OLIVAL FEITOSA
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PAULO SERIGO SOUZA FERREIRA
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Data: Aug 29, 2023
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This research delves into the influences of racial identity and the historical legacy of slavery on income disparities within the labor market of the state of Alagoas over the period from 2000 to 2020. Employing a social economics approach, this study seeks to fathom how historical and sociocultural factors have shaped income distribution across distinct ethnic-racial groups in the region. Through the lens of economic and social data, the connections between racial attributes, the history of slavery, educational levels, and earned income were scrutinized. This topic remains relatively unexplored in Alagoas, which magnifies the significance of this study within the regional context. The research takes on a qualitative character and can be classified as descriptive and exploratory. It draws upon secondary data sourced from the Federal University of Alagoas, Demographic Censuses, and National Household Sample Surveys published by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The outcomes underscore the persistence of substantial income disparities among racial groups, underscoring that skin color continues to play a pertinent role in determining earnings within both the Alagoas and Brazilian labor markets. Moreover, it was observed that the historical legacy of slavery wields a substantial influence over income disparities, molding employment opportunities, access to education, and social mobility.The conclusions drawn from this study bear implications for public policies geared towards equity and inclusion, highlighting the importance of approaches that confront not only historical origins but also contemporary challenges. This is imperative not just at the outset of one's journey but also through policies that genuinely disrupt the vicious cycle, thereby cultivating a more equitable and just labor market.
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HIARA TEIXEIRA FERREIRA SILVA
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NEUROECONOMICS AND STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING: A CASE STUDY ON MSE MANAGERS IN THE ALAGOAS RETAIL SECTOR
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Advisor : VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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VIRGINIA LAURA FERNÁNDEZ
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CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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Data: Aug 30, 2023
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The starting point for the development of this project will be the analysis of the decision-making process from the perspective of neuroeconomics, in the context of female entrepreneurship. The theoretical framework will be used to explain the decision-making process by women managers of Micro and Small Enterprises (MPE's) in the retail sector of the state of Alagoas, coming from the Digitaliza-MPE's Project. The proposal for the idealization of the project is based on the following assumption: What cognitive aspects influence the strategic decision-making carried out by managers in MSE's to enhance business? The research will aim to analyze which factors induce the strategic decision-making of MSE's managers in the retail sector in the state of Alagoas. In methodological terms, the research will adopt a qualitative-quantitative approach, and will use as a technical procedure the collection of data based on a Likert Scale Survey for the questions. The expected results of the research intend to explain the perceptions of female entrepreneurship in the business world, its behaviors and limitations, contributing to the identification of techniques and analyzes focused on neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, neuroscience, nudges and decision making where it will be possible to add useful insights about the female entrepreneurship, neuroeconomics and decision making
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MARIA LARISSA NUNES DA PAZ
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New work relationships: uberization in Alagoas
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Advisor : CID OLIVAL FEITOSA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANA MARIA RITA MILANI
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CID OLIVAL FEITOSA
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KEULER HISSA TEIXEIRA
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RICARDO OLIVEIRA LACERDA DE MELO
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Data: Aug 30, 2023
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This dissertation aims to analyze the socioeconomic effects of the process of uberization of work in the State of Alagoas, specifically the case of drivers and delivery drivers by applications, between the years 2012 to 2022. The concept of "uberization" stems from a neologism to describe modern forms of control, management and organization of work, based on the provision of services through digital platforms, a process in which the provider has no formal employment relationship. In the case of the State of Alagoas, in view of its high degrees of unemployment and informality, it is crucial to understand the consequences of this new morphology of work. Therefore, the research adopts the dialectical method, presenting a qualitative approach with the use of secondary data. It is classified as an exploratory and descriptive research, since there are still few studies produced on the subject in Alagoas. A broad literature review was carried out on the main changes in the Brazilian labor market in recent decades, as well as data on employment and income, seeking to capture the evolution of the Economically Active Population, via Demographic Censuses and National Surveys by Household Samples, both published by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Specifically, we used the microdata of the Continuous PNAD referring to variables interconnected to the segments of drivers and delivery drivers by applications in Alagoas, in comparison with the other categories of employment, in addition to the characterization of the profile of these classes, aiming to assess the relationship between high unemployment and expansion of uberization. It is hoped, in this way, to understand the main transformations and changes processed in the world of work throughout the first decades of the twenty-first century. It is believed that, with the present study, it will be possible to draw a more complete panorama of the Alagoas labor market, encompassing the new forms of work, such as uberization.
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ANTÔNIA ROBERTA ALVES DE GUSMÃO BARROSO
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Overview of the International Integration of the Northeast Agricultural Sector and Its Relationship with Trade Barriers in the Recent Period
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Advisor : CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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LARISSA NAVES DE DEUS DORNELAS
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CAMILA DO CARMO HERMIDA
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VERONICA NASCIMENTO BRITO ANTUNES
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Data: Aug 31, 2023
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The Northeast region of Brazil plays a crucial role in the Brazilian agricultural sector, primarily due to its production and substantial contribution to exports. This study aims to analyze the international integration of the agricultural sector in the Northeast region of Brazil from 2010 to 2021, focusing on its relationship with trade barriers, both tariff and non-tariff. The analysis employs descriptive statistics based on secondary data from national and international platforms like ComexStat and World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), with a focus on the Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS) database. Subsequently, utilizing the gravity model, models were estimated using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML), and PPML with fixed effects (PPMFE). Results highlight significant growth in Northeastern agricultural exports, particularly in plant products. Different states, notably Bahia, Maranhão, and Piauí, significantly contribute to these exports. The Brazilian agricultural sector faces varying tariffs, affecting its global market entry, alongside numerous sanitary and phytosanitary barriers focused on horticultural products, plants, roots, tubers, and live plants, reflecting concerns for health and phytosanitary safety. Tariffs negatively impact Northeastern agricultural exports, with consistently negative coefficients, indicating that higher tariffs limit competitiveness. Non-tariff barriers, including sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical regulations, exhibit varied effects on exports, contingent on the economic approaches used in analyses, underscoring the need for more detailed product-specific analysis. The study underscores the necessity for strategic policies aiming to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enhance product quality, comply with sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and invest in production standards. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of diversifying export destinations and exploring trade agreements to drive agricultural sector growth and contribute to the regional and national economy.
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