A política industrial no município de Santa Rosa – RS

Abstract

Industrial policy is a topic that has received a lot of attention in academic circles over the last centuries and has been employed by a number of governments to encourage the growth of their economies. In this context, the current study attempts to assess the industrial strategy in the municipality of Santa Rosa, looking at the tools employed to develop the industry and infuse the economy with dynamism, as well as determining which sectors benefited most from public policy. Different theoretical stances have evolved throughout the study of this issue, and different historical eras have seen certain theories become more relevant than others, yet all remain up for debate. Following the 2008 financial crisis, the topic of state intervention through the implementation of more effective industrial policies regained prominence. The 2008 crisis revealed the shortcomings of market self-regulation in ensuring the legal certainty, reliability, and economic stability that markets require. Recognizing the importance of the industrial sector in regional development, it became evident that discussing this subject and analyzing how the municipality of Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, utilized industrial policies to promote sectoral development would be essential in contributing to the advancement of its community. A succinct theoretical examination of the topic was conducted to revive the conversation on industrial policy and present several viewpoints that address this issue. It was discovered through a systematic examination using documentary sources that Santa Rosa municipality has used a number of industrial policy tools over the course of its history to support industrial development. It is important to note that the major businesses in the municipality benefited directly or indirectly from this industrial policy. The municipality's activities included a number of industrial policy tools, whose study showed their critical value in boosting the industrial sector in Santa Rosa and the area around it. Examining the historical context, it becomes apparent that the municipality has a tradition of supporting the industry, spanning across extended periods and different administrations. At times, the municipality even diverged from national policy guidelines. These data demonstrate the existence of actions aimed at stimulating industrial activity, and it is essential to highlight that without such measures, it would have been challenging for the northwestern region of Rio Grande do Sul to achieve such prominence in the state in this sector.