Brazilian Micro Enterprises: understanding their socioeconomic role

Abstract

This paper intends to make a brief resume and improve the comprehension of the role of microenterprises in the socioeconomic scenario. The methodology used in this study was a bibliographical review of some published articles related to this topic. It was highlighted from this research the fundamental attributions of the State in the development and fomentation of this class, besides the existing differentiated advisory. Other aspects cited were: high mortality rates, reduction of social inequalities by creating new jobs, and expressive participation in the PIB. It was concluded that microenterprises are vital for the Brazilian socio-economic development, making expressive numbers evidencing the category.