Ana Maria Machado Caravieri

A study of APL's south of saint benedict (SC) and Arapongas (PR) multipliers from the production, employment and income

The objective of this research is to do a practical and theoretical analysis about industrial concentration areas, focusing, mainly, the called APL’s (Arranjos Produtivos Locais), which means (Local Productive Arrangements) that are one of the most well-known and studied kinds of industrial concentration on Brazil. To the practical development specific of the work were chosen two towns on Brazil: Arapongas/PR and Sao Bento do Sul/SC, that are knowledge for your specialization on furniture sector. The work is developed in three sections. The first have the objective of provide the mainly references about industrial concentration, both in Brazil and abroad, exposing the evolution of the concept of APL. The research follows the presentation of the second section, which are presented the methodologies for identifying APL’s and the input-output matrix, which have an important participation on the practical analysis performed. The section is completed with an explanation of the importance of the multiplier, which provide for specialized work. In the third and final section presents the results of the research, which can verify the actual importance of the furniture sector have for development of this two towns. Keyword: Local Productive Arrangements; Input-Output Matrix and Multipliers.