O setor informal urbano frente à dinâmica capitalista: um estudo em Feira de Santana-BA.

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the situation of informality in the economy through the approach of the urban "informal sector" in the face of capitalist dynamics. This is done, initially, from an investigation and analysis of the character of this "sector" within the process of capitalist accumulation, taking its nexus and articulations, and observing the reality of the municipality of Feira de Santana-Ba. empirical environment as an illustration of what we intend to investigate, using primary and secondary data collection and analysis. In the course of this research process, it is also intended to analyze the conceptual construction established around the category "informal sector", considering the imprecision concerning the object under study and identifying its usual characterization, presenting a profile of this segment. In addition to reflecting on fundamental issues concerning the theme, for a better understanding of this phenomenon so present (and growing), especially in the Brazilian reality. A phenomenon that has challenged economic theorists as well as public policy makers, especially in view of the framework of productive restructuring that is being designed. Finally, the existence of a relationship of inertia between this socio-political-economic space, which is informality, and the logic of capitalist accumulation that generates in its process seemingly "marginal" spaces is advocated. It is argued, therefore, that this environment ends up serving as a buffer of deeper crises as it absorbs (or is absorbing) even if in precarious conditions, a significant part of the workforce that does not find allocation in the spaces "of the economy, is sheltered in informality.