Igualdade de oportunidade entre os estados brasileiros: uma análise microeconométrica com base nos dados da PNAD 2009

The aim of this paper is to calculate a human opportunity index for Brazilian states and then analyze the disparities in the country regarding equality of opportunity. We use a logistic regression model for the probability of individuals having access to basic services, like electricity, clean water...

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Published in:Nova economia (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) Brazil), 2013-05, Vol.23 (2), p.307
Main Authors: Dill, Helena Cristina, de Oliveira Gonçalves, Flávio
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
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desigualdade, regressão logística, Índice de Oportunidade Humana
Econometrics
Economic theory
Economics
Electricity
Equal opportunities
Equal opportunity
Equality
Indexes
Inequality
Microeconomics
Regression analysis
Sanitation
Social policy
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to calculate a human opportunity index for Brazilian states and then analyze the disparities in the country regarding equality of opportunity. We use a logistic regression model for the probability of individuals having access to basic services, like electricity, clean water, sanitation and schooling. Based on this, we build the Human Opportunity Index. The estimation results indicate that there are great differences between the Brazilian states, especially in the access to sanitation. Thus, this is the service that needs more attention by social policies.
ISSN:0103-6351
1980-5381
DOI:10.1590/S0103-63512013000200003