Os impactos da reestruturação industrial em São Lourenço do Oeste/SC

Abstract

This study examines the impacts on a small city in Western Santa Catarina resulting from the acquisition of the local industry, Parati, by the North American multinational Kellogg’s. The research analyzes the effects on the local economy, migration flows, and urban infrastructure, as well as the municipality’s integration into the International Division of Labor. The methodology was based on a bibliographic review, collection of quantitative and qualitative data, both primary and secondary, interviews, and fieldwork in the study area. The results highlight an increase in the city's PIB and PIB per capita, with the latter surpassing that of nearby cities three to four times larger in population and complexity, such as Francisco Beltrão, Pato Branco (PR), and Xanxerê (SC). Additionally, the findings reveal a significant boost in the real state sector, increased job creation, and contradictions within the Brazilian territory, illustrating the complexity of industrial dynamics, particularly those involving multinational corporations and their impact on geographical space