Comércio exterior como estratégia de crescimento econômico : uma proposta de priorização de produtos exportáveis para a economia sergipana

Abstract

Relying on the Export Base Theory, which says that expansion of exports has a multiplier effect on the activities of domestic non-exporting, impacting the tertiary sector of the local economy by creating demand for services and increasing income levels and employment of the population, this dissertation seeks to characterize the trade in Sergipe and show criteria that can support strategies to promote exports. Therefore, initially characterized the importance of foreign trade to economic growth and the factors relevant to its expansion. To this end, it approaches the theoretical aspects related to the Theory of Export Base and the Economic Base, and characterized by analysis of patterns of international trade, what are the main determinants of exports at the firm. Next, in order to extract lessons, includes examples of countries that have adopted an export-oriented model as a strategy for economic growth and achieved success, highlighting the case of Italy, South Korea and Mexico. In addition, we carried out a characterization of the main actions and instruments that, in general, have been developed in Brazil, considering the increasing export activity. Finally, it is a specific analysis for the State of Sergipe, which is divided into two main parts. The first part takes place a characterization of the economy, pointing out which are the major economic sectors and what the main features of its foreign trade, especially those related to exports. In the second part, suggestions are based on the theory of comparative advantage, the products of Sergipe with higher export potential. The results indicate that a total of 99 items exported by Sergipe in 2007, 35 have no export potential, 8 are dynamic and, 56 have export potential.