regional concentration
[ˈriːdʒənəl kənˌsenˈtreɪʃən]
nounpl: regional concentrations
concentração regional
1. The clustering or aggregation of economic, industrial, or demographic activity in a specific geographic region rather than distributed across a wider area
The regional concentration of tech companies in Silicon Valley has created significant economic disparities.
A concentração regional de empresas de tecnologia no Vale do Silício criou disparidades econômicas significativas.
2. The phenomenon of population, resources, or services being disproportionately located in particular areas
Brazil's regional concentration of wealth in the Southeast has long been a policy concern.
A concentração regional da riqueza no Sudeste do Brasil tem sido uma preocupação política de longa data.
3. In statistics and economics, the degree to which a variable is unevenly distributed across geographic subdivisions
Researchers measured regional concentration using the Herfindahl index.
Os pesquisadores mediram a concentração regional usando o índice Herfindahl.
In Brazil, regional concentration is a significant political and economic issue, particularly concerning the dominance of the Southeast region (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais) over the North and Northeast. This term is frequently used in government policy discussions, academic research, and media analysis regarding development inequalities and regional investment strategies. The concept is central to Brazilian debates about national integration and reducing inter-regional disparities.
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