One of the main socioeconomic problems observed in most countries – particularly in less developed countries – is the presence of high income inequality and poverty level. Several empirical works have attempted to analyze their major determinants as well as their effect on some indicators...

Agro-industries seem as an alternative to development to Sergipe semi-arid region that has to cope with the social and economicdifficulties of local population and the climatic adversities as well. This study has the objective to identify the profile, managementpractices and the environmental...

We present a general equilibrium model where profit-maximizing firms and non-profit organizations coexist, and the people’s propensity to devote efforts to non-profit activities increases with the stock of social capital. In its turn, the formation of social capital is stimulated by an...