Benefícios sociais da política de crédito rural destinada à avicultura de corte no Brasil

Abstract

This study tried to evaluate the social impact of agricultural credit destinated to brazilian poultry meat production. The model developed by Linder and Jarret modified by Rose was used. The parallel and pivotal shift in supply curve was considered. The results suggested that agricultural credit policy to increase poultry meat production generated social benefits. Howere, the benefits produced by parallel shift in supply curve were greater than those created by pivotal shift. Considering the average cost constant, the social benefits of worth R$ 102,135,880.94 were produced. The results showed the importance of agricultural credit policy of reducing cost of production and stimulating the development of poultry production in the country.