Missões Jesuítas no Sul do Brasil: 400 anos de Legado Econômico

Jorge Luis Tonetto; Josep Pique; Carina Rapetti

doi:10.1590/SciELOPreprints.13018

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Jorge Luis Tonetto Universitat Ramon Llull https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9704-6894
Josep Pique Universitat Ramon Llull
Carina Rapetti Universitat Ramon Llull

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.13018

Keywords:

Jesuit Missions, Economic History, Economic Development, Regional Development Planning and Policy, Cluster Analysis

Abstract

The economic history of societies requires consistent analysis and evaluation of the phenomena and facts of human evolution. The Jesuit Missions constituted a unique experience of their time. This study aims to identify the economic elements introduced by the Jesuits in southern Brazil between 1626 and 1756 and to assess, based on current economic data, possible connections that persist almost 400 years later. The results indicate the presence of strong economic identity and legacy, where at least 50% of the products from that period are still produced in each municipality, and 22% of current production is based on products originating in the 17th century. The analysis of productive diversity suggests that a 1% increase in population generates six new products. The method employed is quali-quantitative, of a historical-interpretative nature, and includes statistical analysis of 66,499 observations of current products.

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Author Biographies

Jorge Luis Tonetto, Universitat Ramon Llull

He holds a PhD in Development Economics and is currently an affiliated researcher at the Universidad Ramon Llull - laSalle (Barcelona). He holds a degree in Economic Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (1991) and a degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the same University (1992). He holds a Master's degree in Development Economics (2017/PUCRS). He has a postgraduate degree in Economic Integration and International Tax Law (FGV/ESAF/European Union) and also in "Theory and Operation of Modern National Economy" (George Washington University). He holds the titles of specialist in Systems Management (UFRGS) and specialist in Political Science (PUCRS). He served as Municipal Secretary of Finance of Porto Alegre/RS from 2014 to 2016, and Deputy Secretary of Finance of the State of RS from 2019 to 2022, having been a Tax Auditor of the State Revenue of the Secretariat of Finance of RS since 1993.
He was Technical Director of ABRASF and GEFIN/CONFAZ.
He was Professor of Economics of International Finance and Public Finance in the undergraduate course of Economics at PUCRS (2015-2024) and postgraduate degree at PUCRS. He has experience in the areas of Public Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Taxation, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies and innovation.
He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (BANRISUL) and coordinator of its Committee for Social, Environmental and Climate Responsibility. He holds a Sandwich Doctorate from the Ramon Llull-LaSalle University, Barcelona. Research in the areas of tax education, behavioral economics, taxation, finance, innovation and economic development.

Josep Pique, Universitat Ramon Llull

Executive President of Technova Barcelona–La Salle Innovation Park–Ramon Llull University. 17th President of the International Association of Science Parks and Innovation Areas. Josep Miquel Piqué holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from La Salle and a PhD in Innovation Ecosystems from Ramon Llull University. He also holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Berkeley. He is a student of Professors Henry Etzkowitz (co-founder of Triple Helix), Francesc Solé Parellada (Entrepreneurship), and Jerome Engel (Innovation Clusters). He is the Founding President of XPCAT (Catalan Network of Science Parks), Vice President of APTE (Spanish Network of Science Parks), and 17th President of IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Innovation Areas).

Carina Rapetti, Universitat Ramon Llull

PhD in Business Administration (2023) from La Salle University - Ramon Llull. Dr. Carina Rapetti has extensive experience and expertise in industrial engineering, renewable energy, sustainability, smart cities, project management, and innovation ecosystems. As General Manager of the Triple Helix Association and Project Manager, Researcher, and Professor at La Salle University - Ramon Llull, she has made significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and practice in these areas.