Políticas de redistribuição de renda e índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal: Uma Análise Para O Município De Parnaíba Nos Anos 2000-2010

Abstract

The relationship between income redistribution and economic growth denotes within economic theory, mainly in the functional approach, from the original perspective of the classics and neoclassicals, as one of the fundamental points for reducing inequalities. This research analyzes the influence of income redistribution policies referring to the Municipal Human Development Index of Parnaiba – PI for the years 2000 to 2010, verify the influence of income distribution policies in the context of the evolution of the Index in the period of time considered and highlight how Income redistribution policies function as an important instrument for improving the Municipal Human Development Index. The study assumed the character of exploratory research, using bibliographic review and document analysis techniques. The descriptive and quantitative analysis used data from Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, Institute of Applied Economic Research and Atlas Brazil. The results point to a considerable evolution in the three indicators that make up the Municipal Human Development Index calculation, longevity, education and income. During the decade considered, the improvement and implementation of public income redistribution policies, such as the Bolsa Family Program, were decisive for the reduction in the percentages of extremely poor, poor and vulnerable to poverty. Furthermore, there was a reduction in the unemployment rate and an increase in the activity rate when considering the opportunities for young people to enter the job market. In addition to the simple income transfer, it is worth highlighting the need to go beyond the focused policy, promoting the increase in education and employment levels.