Production agglomeration and impacts in Baixada Fluminense: An Input-Product analysis.
Agglomeration, Baixada Fluminense, Input-Product Matrix, Rio de Janeiro
The agglomeration economy, a concept that has been ingrained for several decades, remains an essential field of research for understanding regional development. This analysis investigates the interaction between productive concentration and deconcentration, emphasizing the inherent complexities and challenges associated with geographic specialization. Focusing on Baixada Fluminense, a region in the state of Rio de Janeiro marked by a rich and complex history, from colonial times to the present day. This work addresses the agglomeration economy and its influence on regional development, focusing on the State of Rio de Janeiro. It explores the dynamics between productive concentration and deconcentration, highlighting the importance of public policies in the configuration of economic geography, recognizing that productive concentration or deconcentration has significant impacts on the quality of life of local populations. Socioeconomic issues faced by Baixada Fluminense are presented, such as inequality, poverty and lack of basic infrastructure, using the Input-Product methodology in the analysis of the productive agglomeration and the impact on Baixada Fluminense. However, there were few studies in the literature regarding the economic relevance of Baixada Fluminense for the economy of Rio de Janeiro. The fact is that the region is relevant and needs a closer look in order to gain greater prominence as well as instruments to analyze, plan and implement development policies to reduce regional inequalities that the region suffers.