The big company and its destiny in Brazilian agriculture: a case study

Vol. 4 No. 2 (1984)

Apr-Jun / 1984
Published April 1, 1984
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How to Cite

Aidar, Antônio Carlos Kfouri. 1984. “The Big Company and Its Destiny in Brazilian Agriculture: A Case Study”. Brazilian Journal of Political Economy 4 (2):291-302. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31571984-2135.

The big company and its destiny in Brazilian agriculture: a case study

Antônio Carlos Kfouri Aidar
Fundação Getúlio Vargas – EAESP/FGV. São Paulo/SP, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 4 No. 2 (1984), Apr-Jun / 1984, Pages 291-302

Abstract

The objective of this work is to contribute to the discussion about the tendency
of agriculture in capitalist countries. Through the study of a concrete case, we try to show
that in the absence of tax and credit subsidies, profitability in agriculture limits the viability
of the capitalist enterprise in the sector. The first item presented is a quick theoretical synthesis
of the elements that reduce the profitability of companies operating in the agricultural
sector. Subsequently, the presentation of the farm that serves as a concrete case is made,
followed by the exposition of the methodology used and finally the analysis of the data collected,
and the conclusions obtained.

JEL Classification: Q12; Q18.


Keywords: Agriculture agricultural output