Several studies compare the effects of privatization in state and private companies, where they discuss issues like economic efficiency and the social role of business. Many indicate that state enterprises are less efficient economically, but that they develop social responsibilities, including the distribution of income. Based on this information, this study aims to determine if there are significant differences among state and private enterprises in the electric sector, related to the distribution of wealth generated to employees. Data were collected from the Statement of Cash Flows and the Social Balance Sheet, for the period from 2004 to 2007. First, it was examined whether there was any difference in the percentage of the distribution of wealth generated for the employees. Then, it was checked if there was any difference in the number of employees from private and state companies. Finally, it was verified if there was any difference in average pay per capita. To examine this connection, Mann-Whitney's non-parametric test was used. The tests indicate that companies spend more on state officials than on private employees and that the origin of these differences is the amount of staff in 2006 and, additionally, higher earnings.
Energy sector; Distribution of wealth; Statements of cash flows
