Abstract:
This paper evaluated the public incentives to clusters impact on GDP per capita of cities in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where these clusters were identified. We applied the methodology and OLS Estimation of Differences in Differences to capture the effect of support to clusters on GDP per capita. For specific clusters selected, only the cluster of farm machinery and implements a positive impact on GDP per capita statistically significant.
Key words:
Clusters; estimation of differences in differences; Evaluation of Public Policies