Spatial convergence of <i>per capita</i> GDP from Ceara State (Brazil)

Authors

  • Ricardo Candéa Sá Barreto Fundação João Pinheiro
  • Eduardo Simões Almeida Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora –UFJF
  • João Eustaquio de Lima Universidade Federal de Viçosa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/re.v36i3.14594

Keywords:

Regional and urban economy, Spatial convergence, Panel data

Abstract

Regional public policies in the state of Ceará have been implementedin order to decentralize economic activity in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza.What is expected of these policies is a reduction in the concentration of GDP percapita between municipalities with income convergence and clustering of activitieswithin the state. This study aims to identify major changes in the spatial distribution of economic activity in the state of Ceará in the period 1996 to 2003. Weused techniques of spatial econometrics to check the evolution of clusters and toestimate the absolute convergence of GDP per capita over the period analyzed. Theresults indicated the presence of spatial effects and relevant relationship betweenthe municipalities and clustering important in the State. Moreover, it is concludedthat there was absolute convergence of per capita GDP with a consequent reductionof regional disparities in the state during the period.

Author Biographies

Ricardo Candéa Sá Barreto, Fundação João Pinheiro

Possui graduação em Ciencias economicas pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (2001), mestrado em Economia Rural pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (2004) e doutorado em Economia Aplicada pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2007) e Pós-doutorado pela universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora(2008). Atualmente é Gestor de Ensino e Pesquisa na Fundação João Pinheiro. Tem experiência na área de Economia, com ênfase em Economia, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: desenvolvimento, econômico, social, co-integração e capital.

Eduardo Simões Almeida, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora –UFJF

Professor adjunto da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora –UFJF.

João Eustaquio de Lima, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Professor Titular da Universidade Federal de Viçosa.

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How to Cite

Sá Barreto, R. C., Almeida, E. S., & Lima, J. E. de. (2010). Spatial convergence of <i>per capita</i> GDP from Ceara State (Brazil). Revista De Economia, 36(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/re.v36i3.14594

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2010)

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