Application of the concept of economics-mathematics in an economic system through the use of propensity score matching

Authors

  • Priscilla M. L. Z. Costa Federal University of Technology - Paraná, UTFPR— Department of Production Engineering, 84016-210 Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
  • Celso J. Costa Junior State University of Ponta Grossa - UEPG, 84107-90, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
  • Jose M. Balthazar Federal University of Technology - Paraná, UTFPR— Department of Production Engineering, 84016-210 Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
  • Robison A. da Rosa Federal University of Technology - Paraná, UTFPR— Department of Production Engineering, 84016-210 Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
  • Giane G. Lenzi Federal University of Technology - Paraná, UTFPR— Department of Production Engineering, 84016-210 Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
  • Angelo M. Tusset State University of Ponta Grossa - UEPG, 84107-90, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.

Abstract

The work is dedicated to studying whether the state (economic situation) would lead individuals to open companies during extreme events, even if they do not have an entrepreneurial profile. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil recorded the largest number of entrepreneurs in its history. This study investigates whether the entrepreneurial vocation or loss of income was the main motivation. The results of using the econometric Propensity Score Matching technique on businesses in a municipality in southern Brazil support the hypothesis that entrepreneurship is independent of the state.

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Published

05/31/2025

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): Mathematics in Engineering, Science and Aerospace (MESA)

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