Os usos da teoria dos polos de desenvolvimento no planejamento regional brasileiro

Abstract

This research delved deeper into the history of the transnational circulation of growth pole theory, its incursion into Latin America and its use in the regional planning of these countries. With this, we demonstrate the theoretical-methodological and conceptual imbroglio that brought economists and geographers closer to the theory and practice of state planning in underdeveloped countries during the second half of the 20th century. Our main interest was in Brazil, where we highlight the institutions and SUMÁRIO INTRODUÇÃO 14