A importância das micro e pequenas empresas para o desenvolvimento econômico regional do Vale do Taquari.

Abstract

This work is focused on the micro and small businesses and regional economic development of the Taquari Valley. The participation of micro and small enterprises in the regional economy is considered one of the determining factors in the pursuit of local economic development. So, we tried to first know the literature that addresses the issue of endogenous development, as well as local and regional development, theoretical approaches to micro and small businesses to then present the Taquari Valley region in general and after to know it through the main indicators of economic and social development. The economic and social aspects, as well as the presentation of micro and small businesses were obtained through secondary data from sources consulted. Data analysis found the importance of micro and small businesses and regional economic development agents of the Taquari Valley, concluding that these companies are key to the process of local / regional economic development, as are internal development agents, generate income and employment for the population which in turn turn spend their income internally, causing a multiplier effect and creating capital social that ultimately reflect in greater investment in education, health, infrastructure, etc. in the region itself, or endogenously.