SUBNATIONAL STATE CAPACITY: THE CASE OF PIAUÍ
State capacity; Piauí; subnational.
Our research focuses on the subnational state capacity analysis, specifically on the Brazilian state of Piauí as a case study. The state's capacity is related to the State's ability to formulate and implement effective public policies. Here we examined administrative, economic, and coercive dimensions, understanding how these factors impact socioeconomic development. Our choice for Piauí as a case study results from a notable contradiction between its high state capacity and socioeconomic results. This research seeks to evaluate how the theory of state capacity applies to Piauí's context, identifying the determining factors of state capacity's development and the impact on results - our goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between state capacity and development at the subnational level.