Fontes alternativas de financiamento para projetos de Defesa

Abstract

The role of Defense Policy as a public policy and its importance in economic development is a topic that demands expansion of theoretical and empirical research. Therefore, this dissertation aimed to identify, from an Input-Output Matrix (MIP), prepared by Guilhoto (2015), the socioeconomic and sectoral impacts of Defense Investment Projects, established in the Defense Articulation and Equipment Plan (PAED), as an element of the Defense Policy, which contribute to the economic development of the country. It was observed that Defense Projects

directly impact the medium-high and high technology sectors, as well as more knowledge- intensive services and civil construction. The work also analyzed the public budget scenario of

Defense expenditures and identified that these have reduced when compared to other countries. Regarding the classification of these expenses into expense groups, it was possible to identify the reduced budgetary space for investment by the Armed Forces, given the high amount committed to personnel expenses and social charges. Finally, given the fiscal constraint scenario, an alternative was proposed for the financing of Defense Projects, which involves the use of the legal framework aimed at investment in Science, Technology and Innovation (CTI).