Impacto das rendas petrolíferas sobre os municípios: uma análise das finanças públicas e desenvolvimento em Sergipe

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impact of oil revenues on some municipal accounts and on the development level of the main oil-rentier municipalities in Sergipe. The study period is from 2000 to 2010. The methodology used consisted of a descriptive analysis, following three paths: evolution of the weight of oil revenues on municipal tax and budget revenues; comparison between the levels of oil revenues and public investments; and analysis of the MHDI (Municipal Human Development Index) and the FIRJAN Municipal Development Index. The results obtained indicate a low impact of oil revenues on the development of the main oil-rentier municipalities in Sergipe. This suggests a certain inefficiency in the application of these revenues for the purpose of promoting sustainable development. Of the municipalities selected as the largest beneficiaries, Carmópolis was the locality that presented the best performance.