Environmental Science
4 years ago

Agribusiness families in Rio Grande do Sul drive state economy growth.

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MPRA Paper
O Pib do Agronegócio Familiar no Rio Grande do Sul [The Agribusiness Family in Rio Grande do Sul]
J. J. M. Guilhoto, Fernando Gaiger Silveira, Carlos Roberto Azzoni, S. M. Ichihara

Paper Summary

The article discusses the importance of family agribusiness in Rio Grande do Sul from 1995 to 2003. By using input-output models, researchers estimated the contribution of family agribusiness to the state's economy. The results show that family agribusiness plays a significant role in the gross domestic product of Rio Grande do Sul, not just in the agricultural sector but in the overall economy.