Economic profile and the municipal development in Vale do Ivaí – Paraná

Abstract

This study analyzes the economic profile of municipalities in the Vale do Ivaí, Paraná, focusing on the sectors of agriculture, industry, and services. The methodological procedure utilizes economic and social variables and the Firjan Municipal Development Index (IFDM), considering aspects such as employment, income, education, and health, in addition to descriptive statistics, correlations, and decision trees. The results, based on 2016 data, revealed significant economic disparities, correlations between different sectors, and the impact of variables such as taxation, industry, and services on municipal development. Decision trees highlight key variables for each dimension of the IFDM. In the Vale do Ivaí (PR), strengthening the industry, improving the tax base, and increasing per capita GDP are vital strategies for better results in municipal development, thus contributing to the formulation of public policies aimed at the balanced growth of the region.