A inflexão econômica brasileira da década de 1990 e seus efeitos sobre o nível de inovação da indústria metalúrgica nacional

Abstract

Recognizing that the 1990s represented a turning point in Brazil's industrial structure due to economic liberalization processes and privatization, this study aims to analyze the Brazilian metal industry reacted to these events as aspects of its productive structure, especially ability to carry out technological innovations of firms. Methodologically we used the qualitative method through literature review. As a result it can be to list the exposure to international competition forced a restructuring of industry as its main features, forcing one readaptation of firms to survive the new logic. What helped to make them more competitive and productive Brazilian metallurgical firms although their standard of competition has been harmed.