Ana paula M. Pereira UDESC - College of Administration and Economic Science, Santa Catarina State University   Rua João Josino da Silva n.42 Apto 302 Florianópolis, SC 88062-070 Brazil   ana.menezes@udesc.br             JEL Areas: F2 : International Factor Movements and International Business: General C3 : Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models: General