ABSTRACT The establishment of Proalcool five decades ago not only substantially boosted the production of sugarcane, sugar, and ethanol in Brazil but also generated considerable effects on the labor market and contributed to the economic growth and development of various Brazilian regions. We reviewed the evolution of socioeconomic indicators and recent research on Brazil's sugarcane, sugar, and ethanol sectors, covering employment data, working conditions, impacts of mechanical harvesting, broader socioeconomic effects, and foreign currency savings. In summary, alongside fostering economic growth and development within Brazilian municipalities, the expansion of these sectors significantly contributes to employment generation and enhancing the agricultural labor market.
Moraes et al. (Sat,) studied this question.