The Brazilian Journal of Development (BJD), edited by the Brazilian Journals Publicações de Periódicos e Editora Ltda. (CNPJ 32.432.868/0001-57), arose with the perception of some Brazilian professors that the subject of development requires more means of disseminating scientific research. It is a monthly publication whose objective is to disseminate knowledge in the area of development through the publication of scientific articles that present original contributions, both empirical and theoretical.