Determinants of agricultural employment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A spatial analysis of Brazilian municipalities.

ABSTRACT: The impact of COVID-19 has extended beyond the health toll it has taken on populations. The global economy has experienced significant downturns, with unemployment rates reaching unprecedented highs for this century. Nonetheless, the agricultural sector has been uniquely affected by the pandemic, particularly given its crucial role in food supply. This study sought to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural employment in Brazilian municipalities. To achieve this, we employed a dataset spanning the period before and during the pandemic (2018-2021). Spatial econometrics was utilized to identify potential spatial factors linked to this occurrence. Notably, the findings reveal that the transfer policies implemented by the Brazilian Federal Government have had a positive im

SUBMITTER: Batistella P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11717285 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature