The Economic Development Of Latin America Since Independence (initiative For Policy Dialogue Series)
by Jose Antonio Ocampo /
2012 / English / PDF
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Latin America is attracting increasing interest due to the strong
economic performance of the last decade and to the political
changes that are taking place. This book gives a unique,
comprehensive, and up to date view of Latin America economic
development over the two centuries since Independence. It considers
Latin American economies within the wider context of the
international economy, and covers economic growth, international
trade, capital flows, and trends in inequality and human
development.
Latin America is attracting increasing interest due to the strong
economic performance of the last decade and to the political
changes that are taking place. This book gives a unique,
comprehensive, and up to date view of Latin America economic
development over the two centuries since Independence. It considers
Latin American economies within the wider context of the
international economy, and covers economic growth, international
trade, capital flows, and trends in inequality and human
development.
With chapters that cover different eras, it traces the major
developments of Latin American countries and offers a novel and
coherent interpretation of the economic history of the region. It
combines a wealth of original research, new perspectives, and
empirical information to provide a synthesis of the growing
literature that both complements and extends previous studies.
With chapters that cover different eras, it traces the major
developments of Latin American countries and offers a novel and
coherent interpretation of the economic history of the region. It
combines a wealth of original research, new perspectives, and
empirical information to provide a synthesis of the growing
literature that both complements and extends previous studies.