Realidad socio-económica de la Zona de Planificación Nro. 2 del Ecuador. Un análisis a escala cantonal. Año 2010

Abstract

The present study analyzed the socioeconomic reality of Ecuador's No. 2 Planning Zone at the cantonal level, with an analytical approach, based on the indicators of physical environment, population, education, equipment and society, tourism, economy and the labor market ; And, income for the year 2010.

The research began with a theoretical basis based on theories of economic development, a factorial analysis and a cluster analysis were carried out that determine the existence of disparities between the variables of coexistence, demography, economy and work, since Archidona, Cayambe, Pedro Moncayo, Puerto Quito, San Miguel de los Bancos, Francisco de Orellana and La Joya de los Sachas have a better situation in opposition to the cantons: Mejía, Rumiñahui, Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Quijos, Tena, Aguarico, El Chaco and Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola with Limited growth.

In conclusion, the existence of socio-economic disparities in Ecuador's Planning Zone 2 does not allow for equitable development among the cantons that compose it.