O programa Bolsa Família : um estudo sobre o seu papel no combate à pobreza no Brasil (2003-2010)

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze the efficiency of the “Bolsa Família” program in the fight against poverty, starting from its implementation until the year 2010, evaluating the scope of the functions proposed to its beneficiaries and its importance. To achieve this objective, this research will be divided into three stages, which are: i) presenting a theoretical discussion, based on Gunnar Myrdal's theory of cumulative circular causation and the objective of the State as an instrument in Social Security; ii) investigate the course of debates on basic benefit programs, through a historical line reaching Brazil; iii) analyze the Bolsa Família program, from its creation to its implementation, considering the size of its scope, guidelines and obstacles. However, to assist in this last step, secondary data will be used, having as main source the microdata from the National Household Sample Survey - PNAD. Finally, it is expected to corroborate the hypothesis that the Bolsa Família Program has been able to achieve the objectives it set out to achieve, since its creation. In this sense, it has been fundamental in the fight against poverty, mainly in the North and Northeast regions.