THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVESTOCK FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN RIO GRANDE DO NORTE STATE: AN ANALYSIS OF MATERIAL INPUT-OUTPUT.

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the relevance of livestock for the regional development of Rio Grande do Norte (RN) State, from its implications for the economy, society and government, from the perspective of job creation, salary and production generation. Evaluates the flow of demand and supply of goods and services of RN with other Brazilian states. Uses the exploratory-descriptive methodology from the analysis of the input-product matrix, developed by Guilhoto and the NEREUS Portal. Verifies the strategic importance presented by livestock to foster socioeconomic development. Concludes that cattle breeding is relevant to local development, mainly for the generation of direct employment and for the generation of production, standing out the activities of milk production and its derivatives. It proves that the slaughter of pigs plays a main role in generating production throughout the economy. It also observes the relevance of other productive sectors in the state of RN, in particular sugar cane as a strong element for job creation and public education as a fundamental component for the generation of salary.