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Territorial development in Brazil: an analysis from Karl Polanyi

Abstract:

This paper analyzes the municipal development in Brazil from the theoretical design of Karl Polanyi. Methodologically, the Polanyi´s city development index of Polanyi (IDMP). The results show that according to the concepts analyzed, the Brazilian municipalities, in their majority, have multidimensional incipient features and that there is a direct positive relationship between economic pluralism and quality of life levels.

Key words:
development; city development; multidimensional approach; Karl Polanyi; plural economy

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