Why are some places rich and others poor within the same country? What can the state do to reduce this inequality? Luiz Ricardo Cavalcante, consultant to the Senate and professor at IDP, explains the fascinating field of regional economics.
Interview:
Lack of education explains 100% of income inequality, says economist.
Studies:
The Bolsa Família Program and the Recent Decline in Regional Income Inequality in Brazil
Costs of Regional Development Policies in Brazil between 2009 and 2018
Geographic Scope of Regional Development Policies in Brazil
Report:
Consumption by municipal income bracket
Book:
Regional and Urban Economics: Theories and methods with an emphasis on Brazil (free)
