There has also been an evolution in terms of working professionals, with an
increase that is proportionally higher to the average variation with regard to
individuals who affirmed they were employers during the census. This fact
provides some sustainability for the Region’s entrepreneurial capacity. On the
other hand, there has been less expressive growth in the number of salaried
workers, although the rise in unemployment, in the segment of individuals
looking for new jobs, could distort this conclusion