The Impact of Sugarcane By-Product Exports on Income Inequality: How Sustainable Is This Relationship?
Thiago Vizine Da Cruz,
Ricardo Luiz Machado
Abstract:The reduction in income inequality and its convergence between localities is one of the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This work aims to contribute to the theme, researching the relationship among international trade, the export of sugarcane by-products, and income inequality. A panel data regression was performed for a group of 98 cities from the state of Goiás-Brazil. Results indicate that international trade has a minimal, though positive effect, reducing income inequality. Nevert… Show more
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