A public micro pension programme in Brazil: heterogeneity among states and setting up of a benefit age adjustment

Brazil is the 5th largest country in world, despite having a “High Human Development”, it 9th most unequal country. The existing Brazilian micro pension programme one of safety nets for poor people. To become eligible this benefit, each individual must have an income that less than quarter minimum wage and be either over 65 or considered disabled. That corresponds to approximately US $ $$\,2$$ per day. This manuscript analyses quantitatively some aspects Public Pension System Brazil. We look impact particular economic variables on number people receiving seek if significantly differs among 27 Federal Units (UF). search heterogeneity. perform regression spatial cluster analysis detection geographical grouping. use database includes entire population benefit. Afterwards, we calculate amount system spends with beneficiaries, estimate values capita weight UF, searching heterogeneity reflected spent capita. In latter calculation more comprehensive database, by individual, all started benefit under between January April 2018. compute expected discounted confirm high UF’s as well gender. propose looking equitable introducing “age adjusting factors” change age.