Economic reform in Latin America
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Economic reform in Latin America
（Around the world with the Dryden Press）
Dryden Press : Harcourt Brace College Publishers, c1998
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A first of its kind to hit the market, this text provides an overview of recent political, economic and business developments in Latin America. Features: * Provides the most updated information on Latin America available, the text emphasizes economic developments that have emerged since 1990. * The text familiriazes students with the thought and points of view of influential scholars and leading specialists in the field, including Krugman, Sachs and Watsworth. * Through its complete, comprehensive coverage, the text provides a thorough background introduction to Latin American economic developments. * Case studies introduce students to specific analytical issues such as inflation and the economic effects in Latin American countries. * A comprehensive introductory chapter enables students to place information on Latin American economic performance in a wider analytical framework. * Brief introductions to the readings provide students with additional background on specific issues and developments.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Comprehensive Introductory Chapter. Part I: Historical Framework. Latin American Economic Development: A General Overview, By Victor Bulmer-Thomas. Comparative Notes on the Economic Development of the United States and Latin America, By John Coalsworth. Economic Development Theory and Policy in Latin America: The Second World War to the Present, By Dilmus D. James. Part II: The New Economic Model. From Adjustment Policies to Structural Reforms, By Enrique Iglesias. Latin American Economic Reform and the View from Washington, By John Williamson. The Political Dynamics of the Recent Economic Reforms, By Carlos Waisman. Economic Reform and Nationalism in Latin America, By Isaac Cohen. A Critique of Neoliberal Approach, By Albert Fishlow. 1995 and Beyond: An Age of Deflated Expectations?, By Paul Krugman. Part III: Case Studies. Argentina, By Julio Nogues. Bolivia. Bolivia Since 1985: Reforms, Results, And Challenges, By Jeffrey Sachs and Filipe Larrain. Brazil. Plano Real: The End of Hyperinflation in Brazil, By Valdir Ramalho. Chile, By Raul Laban and Felipe Larrain. Colombia. Peru, By Efrain Gonzalez De Olarte. Part IV: Economic Reform and Integration. Economic Reform and Regional Integration, By Sebastian Edwards. Argentina and Mercosur: The Opening of a Medium-Size Economy, By Roberto Lavagna. The Andean Group Countries Experience. Appendix: Doing on Line Research on Economic Reform in Latin America, By Kate Randall Healey.
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