Level of competitiveness of products exported by Minas Gerais

Authors

  • Felipe Lopes Vieira Vasconcelos Fundação João Pinheiro - FJP, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2859-9057
  • Elisa Maria Pinto da Rocha Fundação João Pinheiro - FJP, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Jane Noronha Carvalhais Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - FaPP/UEMG, BH, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18568/1980-4865.12217-30

Keywords:

DataViva, Exports, Competitiveness, Competitive potential, Minas Gerais

Abstract

This work seeks to understand the level of competitiveness of products exported by Minas Gerais, identifying the sectors in the state as well as those that need public policies to promote exports. A descriptive and exploratory approach is used, which provides an overview of some of the main ideas that concern international trade, showing its importance for the economic development of a state. Documentary research was also done to explore data and information provided by the platform DataViva. Exported goods were grouped by the combination of the variables in the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index. This work aims to reinforce the importance of international trade and Ricardian theory for the economic development of Minas Gerais. The results show that the products exported, when compared to the products considered “competitive” and “with competitive potential” in Brazil’s exports, do not present, by and large, the same levels of competitiveness; therefore, many of these products should have their export stimulated. In addition, products with competitive potential exported by Minas Gerais are important targets for policies to promote exports.

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Author Biographies

Felipe Lopes Vieira Vasconcelos, Fundação João Pinheiro - FJP, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Is Expert on Public Policy and Governmental Management in Minas Gerais, graduated in Public Administration from Fundação João Pinheiro (FJP) and post graduated in Logistic Management and Foreign Trade, has interest in Public Administration, Economy and International Business.

Elisa Maria Pinto da Rocha, Fundação João Pinheiro - FJP, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Earned her doctorate in Information Sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Master's Degree in Economics from the Federal University of Viçosa and a degree in Economics from PUC-MG. Chief Adviser of the Knowledge Management Department of Fundação João Pinheiro. Researcher and teacher of the Master's Program in Public Administration and of the Superior Course of Public Administration.

Jane Noronha Carvalhais, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - FaPP/UEMG, BH, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Is Graduated in Economic Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Master in Applied Economics from the Federal University of Viçosa, Doctorate in Social Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. Professor at the Public Policy Faculty of the State University of Minas Gerais (Fapp/UEMG).

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2017-08-01

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Lopes Vieira Vasconcelos, F., Maria Pinto da Rocha, E., & Noronha Carvalhais, J. (2017). Level of competitiveness of products exported by Minas Gerais. Internext - International Business and Management Review, 12(2), 17–30. https://doi.org/10.18568/1980-4865.12217-30

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2017): May/August

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