A economia da cultura no estado do Amazonas: uma análise sob a ótica das finanças públicas

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the management of public resources allocated to the cultural sector in the state of Amazonas between 2013 and 2023, from the perspective of public finances. The research adopts a quantitative and territorialized approach, based on secondary data from the Accounting and Tax Information System of the Brazilian Public Sector (SICONFI) and the Ministry of Culture, using descriptive statistics techniques. The analysis covered the 62 municipalities of Amazonas, organized according to the intermediate regions defined by IBGE (2018), allowing the identification of patterns and disparities in the allocation of resources aimed at the cultural function. Particular attention was paid to the effects of emergency policies, such as the Aldir Blanc and Paulo Gustavo Laws, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results reveal a concentration of resources in more urbanized regions, notably Manaus, and an unequal distribution among municipalities, reflecting structural and administrative challenges. The research highlights the importance of public funding as a mechanism for valuing cultural diversity and points to the need for improvements in the formulation and implementation of cultural policies in the state of Amazonas.