DETERMINANTS OF MODERN SLAVERY IN BRAZILIAN MUNICIPALITIES

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https://doi.org/10.61999/abet.1676-4439.2023v22n1.59062

Abstract

Modern slavery in Brazil has been widely approached from a legal point of view, descriptive analysis and with case studies. This paper contributes with an economic analysis of the theme. The purpose of this article is to identify the main determinants of modern slavery in Brazilian cities. To identify these determinants, it was used two econometric models: the probit model and the Heckman sample selection model, using the Labor Ministry and the Atlas of Human Development datasets. The results indicate that low per capita income, low schooling, high inequality and rural population positively affect the number of slaves in cities. Therefore, policies that move towards tackling inequality and low levels of education may contribute to mitigate modern slavery in Brazilian municipalities.

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Author Biography

Fernanda Cavalcante Rangel, UERJ

Doutorado em Ciências Econômicas (PPGCE/UERJ).

Published

2023-06-14

How to Cite

Cavalcante Rangel, F., & da Cruz Lima, A. C. (2023). DETERMINANTS OF MODERN SLAVERY IN BRAZILIAN MUNICIPALITIES. Revista Da ABET, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.61999/abet.1676-4439.2023v22n1.59062