LOCAL BANANAS AND THEIR ECONOMIC IMPACT ON FAMILIES OF “PUEBLOVIEJO” IN 2022

Abstract

Bananas have been one of the bases of the economy of the Pueblo Viejo canton that has contributed enormously to its local development, however, the main problem detected is the low demand for bananas and fluctuating prices that have affected local producers, workers and their families who are dedicated to the marketing or production of bananas to generate income and cover their needs, which has been made difficult by the increase in competition with the emergence of new banana industries. The objective of this research is to analyze the banana product and its impact on the economic development of the families of the canton “Puebloviejo” in the year 2022. The methodology used focuses on the quantitative and qualitative approach, because it seeks to know the socioeconomic scenario in which the families of this canton develop, through the use of information collection tools such as interviews and surveys, directly making known the opinion and description of the current situation in economic, social and labor aspects. The results obtained show that 73% depend economically on the banana industry as a source of primary income and the main factor that affects the economic development of families is the low demand and the fluctuation of prices in this industry. In conclusion, bananas are a local product that has allowed economic growth for the population of Puebloviejo, contributing to better living conditions.