Análise multidimensional do desenvolvimento social e econômico dos estados brasileiros e do Distrito Federal e seus reflexos no meio ambiente : uma avaliação estatística dos dados do ranking dos estados brasileiros

Abstract

The dissertation proposes a quantitative approach to the various dimensions that influence the economic and social development of Brazilian states and the Federal District, adopting an integrated perspective that encompasses economic, social, and environmental aspects. The main objective of this work is to promote descriptive and exploratory research to analyze the Brazilian states and the Federal District, using data from the Public Leadership Center ranking and employing Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis to evaluate social, economic, and environmental indicators. Specifically, it aims to identify and analyze the main indicators of socio economics, innovation, governance, and urban sustainability; develop and apply a Multidimensional Scoring System to compare the performance of the federative units; examine development trends and identify patterns, progress, and challenges; investigate the relationships between different indicators and dimensions of development; and propose recommendations to guide public policies and strategies to promote sustainable and balanced development in Brazil. The methodology used in this dissertation includes the analysis of the Competitiveness Ranking of States, which covers ten thematic pillars and 99 indicators from 2017 to 2022. The analysis of correlations between the original variables and the four identified dimensions (MDS 1, MDS 2, MDS 3, and MDS 4) enabled a better understanding of how these variables relate to the reduced dimensions in each state and the Federal District. In conclusion, this research, based on MDS, highlights the complexity and interconnection between socioeconomic development, institutional efficiency, economic dynamics, innovation, gender equity, governance, and urban sustainability in Brazilian states and the Federal District. The results suggest the need for integrated public policies that address everything from labor market formalization and digital inclusion to workforce qualification, natural resource management, efficiency of public services, innovation, technological development, and gender equity, aiming to promote sustainable and balanced development.