O papel do estado na economia brasileira: uma análise de como o coletivismo afeta a produtividade

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of the State in the Brazilian economy, emphasizing the impacts of collectivism and state interventionism on national productivity. The research investigates how economic policies based on welfare programs and government-funded social assistance can compromise the country’s economic growth and productive efficiency. To this end, the study adopts a theoretical approach grounded in the principles of economic liberalism, drawing on the ideas of authors such as Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, and Thomas Sowell. Through a critical analysis of Brazilian public policies, this paper examines the effects of excessive regulation, high taxation, and state subsidies on the competitiveness of the productive sector. It also compares Brazil’s experience with that of other countries that have adopted more liberal economic models or restructured their social policies to promote employability and individual autonomy. The study further addresses the challenges faced by businesses and workers under a highly interventionist system and evaluates possible alternatives to reconcile social protection with economic freedom. The findings indicate that excessive state intervention and the prioritization of assistance policies without productive counterparts create distortions in the market, reducing incentives for entrepreneurship and innovation. As a proposal, the article suggests measures aimed at balancing the regulatory role of the State with the promotion of a market-friendly environment, including social policies focused on training and productive inclusion.