An Introduction To Latin American Economics

Author : Scott McKinney
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030766177

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This textbook serves as an introduction to the major economic topics and events in Latin America’s history, from the settling of the region by indigenous Americans and then Europeans, Africans and Asians, to the economic consequences of COVID-19. Each chapter concentrates on a particular period—for example, pre-Columbian America, the 1980s debt crisis, the 21st Century decline in income inequality—and introduces the concepts needed to understand the events of that period. These concepts include theories such as Dutch Disease and Dependency Theory, policies such as import-substituting industrialization and neoliberalism, and analytical tools such as the circular flow of income and the foreign exchange market. Descriptive data are used to illustrate these concepts: for example, Latin America’s current account balance during the 1970s and 1980s shows the impact of the debt crisis, while the relationship between money supply growth and inflation in Argentina during the 1980s and 1990s shows the impact of expansionary monetary policy and convertibility. With its focus on Latin American economic history and on the key concepts for understanding that history, this book can serve as the core textbook for an introductory course on Latin American Economics, or as a complementary text for an introductory course in Latin American Studies or a social science course on Latin America.

Author : Beatriz Armendariz,Felipe Larrain B.
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262533157

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The Economics of Contemporary Latin America by Beatriz Armendariz,Felipe Larrain B. Pdf

Analysis of Latin America's economy focusing on development, covering the colonial roots of inequality, boom and bust cycles, labor markets, and fiscal and monetary policy. Latin America is richly endowed with natural resources, fertile land, and vibrant cultures. Yet the region remains much poorer than its neighbors to the north. Most Latin American countries have not achieved standards of living and stable institutions comparable to those found in developed countries, have experienced repeated boom-bust cycles, and remain heavily reliant on primary commodities. This book studies the historical roots of Latin America's contemporary economic and social development, focusing on poverty and income inequality dating back to colonial times. It addresses today's legacies of the market-friendly reforms that took hold in the 1980s and 1990s by examining successful stabilizations and homemade monetary and fiscal institutional reforms. It offers a detailed analysis of trade and financial liberalization, twenty–first century-growth, and the decline in poverty and income inequality. Finally, the book offers an overall analysis of inclusive growth policies for development—including gender issues and the informal sector—and the challenges that lie ahead for the region, with special attention to pressing demands by the vibrant and vocal middle class, youth unemployment, and indigenous populations.

Author : Daniel Fireside,Dollars & Sense (Organization)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Latin America
ISBN : 1878585738

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Real World Latin America by Daniel Fireside,Dollars & Sense (Organization) Pdf

Author : Cesar Rodriguez,W. Charles Sawyer
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783110674996

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The Economies of Latin America by Cesar Rodriguez,W. Charles Sawyer Pdf

While Latin America accounts for approximately 7 percent of the world economy, easily accessible information on the economies of the region is not always easy to find. The existing literature on Latin American economics usually assumes some previous familiarity with the region and is focused on government policy choices. The Economies of Latin America is a book for the general reader needing a quick introduction to the economics of the region. The book is composed of three parts: the first explains Latin America’s economic history and a description of the central economic challenges of the region. The second offers country-specific details. The final part deals with the economic future of the region where the authors put forth a Latin American version of success. This book is a useful, in-depth introduction for students of Latin American economics as well as the general reader.

Author : Javier A. Reyes,W. Charles Sawyer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317535713

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Latin American Economic Development by Javier A. Reyes,W. Charles Sawyer Pdf

Latin America is one of the most intriguing parts of the world. The region’s 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 economic conditions has been a puzzle. This extensively revised and updated second edition of Latin American Economic Development continues to provide the most up to date exploration of why the continent can be considered to have underperformed, how the various Latin American economies function, and the future prospects for the region. The book addresses the economic problems of Latin America theme by theme. Changes and new features in this new edition include: Expanded coverage of how institutions affect economic growth in Latin America Many new boxes and questions for review and discussion New material on how climate change affects the region Updated material to reflect the ongoing macroeconomic stability of the past decade A new chapter on the political economy of Latin America The book provides a comprehensive text for undergraduate economics courses on Latin America, and is also suitable for use by students in other disciplines looking for a wide-ranging guide to the region. This book will continue to be an invaluable resource for undergraduates looking at Latin American economics, growth, and development.

Author : Sebastian Edwards,Gerardo Esquivel,Graciela Márquez
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226185033

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The Decline of Latin American Economies by Sebastian Edwards,Gerardo Esquivel,Graciela Márquez Pdf

Latin America’s economic performance is mediocre at best, despite abundant natural resources and flourishing neighbors to the north. The perplexing question of how some of the wealthiest nations in the world in the nineteenth century are now the most crisis-prone has long puzzled economists and historians. The Decline of Latin American Economies examines the reality behind the struggling economies of Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. A distinguished panel of experts argues here that slow growth, rampant protectionism, and rising inflation plagued Latin America for years, where corrupt institutions and political unrest undermined the financial outlook of already besieged economies. Tracing Latin America’s growth and decline through two centuries, this volume illustrates how a once-prosperous continent now lags behind. Of interest to scholars and policymakers alike, it offers new insight into the relationship between political systems and economic development.

Author : Cesar Rodriguez,W. Charles Sawyer
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783110674934

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The Economies of Latin America by Cesar Rodriguez,W. Charles Sawyer Pdf

While Latin America accounts for approximately 7 percent of the world economy, easily accessible information on the economies of the region is not always easy to find. The existing literature on Latin American economics usually assumes some previous familiarity with the region and is focused on government policy choices. The Economies of Latin America is a book for the general reader needing a quick introduction to the economics of the region. The book is composed of three parts: the first explains Latin America’s economic history and a description of the central economic challenges of the region. The second offers country-specific details. The final part deals with the economic future of the region where the authors put forth a Latin American version of success. This book is a useful, in-depth introduction for students of Latin American economics as well as the general reader.

Author : Eliana A. Cardoso,Ann Helwege
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262531259

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Latin America's Economy by Eliana A. Cardoso,Ann Helwege Pdf

Examines broad patterns of development and some economic issues facing Latin American countries. Includes a chapter outlining recurrent patterns of economic development and economic crises throughout the past 500 years.

Author : André A. Hofman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025111738

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The Economic Development of Latin America in the Twentieth Century by André A. Hofman Pdf

Hofman, a researcher with the Chile-based Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, uses growth accounting methods and previously unavailable long-term series data to assess the economic performance of the region during the century from a comparative and historical perspective. In particular he compares Latin American economies to those of advanced capitalist economies, to newly industrialized economies, and to Spain and Portugal because of the historical ties. He looks at the reasons for the poor or negative growth during the 1980s and the apparent recovery in the 1990s and at such problems as debt, income inequality, high inflation, cyclical instability, and political and policy instability. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : W. Charles Sawyer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138901601

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Latin American Economics by W. Charles Sawyer Pdf

Until fairly recently, many economists looked at Latin America with horror and dismay. Burdened by debt, and ravaged by hyperinflation and unemployment, it was often characterized as a financial disaster zone. Even now, many commentators consider that this resource-rich part of the world underperforms in comparison with other emerging economies. And how to explain stark differences within the area, such as the poor growth rates of the Atlantic-facing countries of Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina compared with the Pacific Alliance? More precisely, how do the various Latin American economies function? And what are the future prospects for the region? As serious research on and around Latin American economics continues to blossom, this new title from Routledge's Critical Concepts in Economics series addresses these and other questions. In four volumes, the collection provides a much-needed compendium of foundational and the very best cutting-edge scholarship. Latin American Economics is fully indexed and has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editor, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. It is an essential work of reference and is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital one-stop research and pedagogic resource.

Author : Rudiger Dornbusch,Sebastian Edwards
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226158488

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The Macroeconomics of Populism in Latin America by Rudiger Dornbusch,Sebastian Edwards Pdf

Again and again, Latin America has seen the populist scenario played to an unfortunate end. Upon gaining power, populist governments attempt to revive the economy through massive spending. After an initial recovery, inflation reemerges and the government responds with wage an price controls. Shortages, overvaluation, burgeoning deficits, and capital flight soon precipitate economic crisis, with a subsequent collapse of the populist regime. The lessons of this experience are especially valuable for countries in Eastern Europe, as they face major political and economic decisions. Economists and political scientists from the United States and Latin America detail in this volume how and why such programs go wrong and what leads policymakers to repeatedly adopt these policies despite a history of failure. Authors examine this pattern in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru—and show how Colombia managed to avoid it. Despite differences in how each country implemented its policies, the macroeconomic consequences were remarkably similar. Scholars of Latin America will find this work a valuable resource, offering a distinctive macroeconomic perspective on the continuing controversy over the dynamics of populism.

Author : Simon Gabriel Hanson
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172015681203

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Economic Development in Latin America by Simon Gabriel Hanson Pdf

Monograph on economic development trends in Latin America during the historical period from about 1930 to 1950 - includes references and statistical tables.

Author : José Antonio Ocampo,Jaime Ros
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 959 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199571048

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The Oxford Handbook of Latin American Economics by José Antonio Ocampo,Jaime Ros Pdf

A comprehensive overview of the key factors affecting the development of Latin American economies that examines long-term growth performance, macroeconomic issues, Latin American economies in the global context, technological and agricultural policies, and the evolution of labour markets, the education sector, and social security programmes.

Author : John Ward
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415147255

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Latin America by John Ward Pdf

An interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Latin America, this volume discusses economic history and expansion as well as social, political and environmental issues. It begins with a brief history of Latin America since 1492, then takes state intervention versus market forces as a central theme for further analysis.

Author : Celso Furtado
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Latin America
ISBN : 0521290708

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Economic Development of Latin America by Celso Furtado Pdf

"This is an introductory survey of the history and recent development of Latin American economy and society from colonial times to the establishment of the military regime in Chile. In the second edition the historical perspective has been enlarged and important events since the Cuban Revolution, such as the agrarian reforms of Peru and Chile, the difficulties of the Central America Common Market and LAFTA, the acceleration of industrialisation in Brazil and the consolidation of the Cuban economy, are discussed. The statistical information has been extended to the early 1970s and the demographic data to 1975"--Back cover.