The dynamics of the rural economy in the Amazon has been observed through the phenomenon of deforestation and evaluated primarily by environmental risks and inequalities in distribution. The article indicates possibilities of change and, at the same time, demonstrates the obstacles to overcome. Starting from the observation of the agrarian economy of the region as a totality in motion, it establishes the foundation of the development on six technological trajectories, explaining the asymmetries of capacity between them in the context of their relations with institutions. Among these, special focus is led to the mediations that ensure production and land market. Regarding the latter, the article indicates policy measures to constrain it.
Amazon; Market for land; Technological trajectories
