Resumo:
This chapter aims to present an analysis of the recent evolution of the main indicators of the Brazilian labor market, based on the behavior of its macro-regions, as well as the potential effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the regional inequalities observed in the country's labor market. The main databases used in the analysis will be the National Household Sample Survey – PNAD Contínua (IBGE) and the Annual Social Information Report – RAIS (Ministry of Economy – ME). However, results extracted from monthly information sources on the labor market will also be used, seeking to assess the initial evidence of the potential effects of the pandemic on the regional labor market. The analysis at the macro-regional level is justified by the size and heterogeneity of the Brazilian labor market, which highlights the difficulties involved in formulating nationally homogeneous public policies for the area of work and income.
