FRONTEIRA DE EFICIENCIA ECONÔMICA SOB CONDIÇÕES DE RISCO PARA EMPRESAS AGRÍCOLAS DO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to analyze the economic efficiency of farms under risk conditions, through a frontier model using cross section data from the Southern region of the State of Santa Catarina. Specific objetives include the Identification of maximum Gross Margin and utility points along the efficiency frontier. The results show that there is a medium potential for the gross margin to increase. Gross Margin could Increase to 49,9% if producers adopt the maximum utility plan and up to 62,6% If they adopt the maximum return plan, given the constraints in factors of production, the technical and economic standards of production alternatives and the targeted level of risk.