A desigualdade socioeconômica intermunicipal no Estado do Amazonas

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to measure and evidence the intermunicipal inequality in the State of Amazonas. Addressing the economic and social aspects as determining factors of the historical disparities observed in the municipalities. For this, we used socioeconomic data from the 62 municipalities for analysis and composition of indexes that demonstrate the economic, social and human conditions of each municipality and, thus, compose a Global Index of Socioeconomic Well Being (IGBESE) that summarizes these values in only one indicator that expresses the general living conditions of the population. The results indicate that Parintins (0.87), Manaus (0.83) and São Sebastião do Uatumã (0.81) are the municipalities in best socioeconomic conditions in Amazonas. However, Barcelos (0.47), Atalaia do Norte (0.48) and Japurá (0.47) are the most precarious municipalities in terms of housing conditions, education and public health.