Latin America is one of the most intriguing parts of the world. The regionβs illustrious history, culture, and geography are famous internationally, but in terms of economics, Latin America has been generally associated with problems. For many, the combination of a resource-rich region and poor econ
Latin American Economic Development
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β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
List of figures
List of tables
List of boxes
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Latin America and the world economy
2 Latin American economic history
3 Economic growth and Latin America
4 Growth and the environment in Latin America
5 Latin America and primary commodities
6 Import substitution in Latin America
7 Latin American trade policy
8 Exchange rate policy
9 Financing current account deficits
10 Macroeconomic policy in Latin America
11 Macroeconomic stability
12 Poverty and inequality
13 Economic policy debates in Latin America
Index
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