O desempenho tecnológico da indústria brasileira: padrão de maturação e seus determinantes

Abstract

The objective of this article is to propose an analytical framework in order to better understand the existing technological heterogeneity of the Brazilian industry. In an exploratory way and starting from recent available evidence, the process of technological development is differentiated in certain stages of increasing maturation. An attempt is also made to identify the direction of the influences exherted by certain determining factors upon the observed situation. Despite the need for better testing the proposed framework, it is possible to postulate that, in the formulation of public policies, it is necessary to explicitly recognize, and act upon adequately, the differentiated needs of the productive sector.