ABSTRACT
This paper investigates the changes to the essential economic structure of the Brazilian economy from 2005 to 2014. It uses the method of qualitative input-output analysis and its extensions, applied by Aroche-Reyes (1996AROCHE-REYES, F. Important coefficient and structural change: a multi-layer approach. Economic Systems Research, v. 8, n. 3, p. 235-246, 1996.) and Gosh and Roy (1998GOSH, S.; ROY, J. Qualitative input-output analysis of the Indian economic structure. Economic Systems Research, v. 10, n. 3, p. 263-274, 1998.), to verify the pattern of structural change, the number of dynamic sectors, and to examine whether there has been change in the role of sectors in this period. The results indicate a change in the structure of the economy, leading to a decrease in intersector and intrasector economic linkages. In this context, the construction sector remains central, presenting a substantial number of important coefficients. However, the total number of important coefficients diminished in the whole period, indicating a deteriorated economic structure. This fact points to a restriction in the nation’s sustainable economic growth.
KEYWORDS:
qualitative input-output analysis; development economics