The modernization and deconcentrating of land in Mato Grosso agriculture: 1970/85
Abstract
Aiming the study of the evolution of the characteristics of the agricultural production
in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, a dynamic analysis was made by using
the main components method, with 26 variables, related to land tenure and use, technology,
capital, employment and labor relations. Data obtained from agricultural census of 1970,
1975, 1980 and 1985, for 13 microregions of both States. All microregions presented modernization
besides a reduction on land concentration and familiar labor force participation.
JEL Classification: Q15; Q12.
Keywords: Agriculture land ownership