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The decline of Latin American economies : growth, institutions, and crises
- Title
- The decline of Latin American economies : growth, institutions, and crises / edited by Sebastian Edwards, Gerardo Esquivel, and Graciela Márquez.
- Publication
- Chicago, IL : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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- Contributor biographical information
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- Description
- viii, 418 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm.
- Summary
- "In this volume, leading experts on the economic history of Latin America examine the puzzle and reach important conclusions. Two themes are prominent: first, that institutions have played an important role in shaping the Latin American economies; and second, that political considerations - including, in particular, distributional struggles - have been crucial in determining economic outcomes in the region. There is a focus on the interaction of economic growth, taxation, and institutions, as well as how financial crises, lending, and inflation have affected development. The international context is important, as is clear from attention to protectionism and economic performance." "This vital book offers analytical insights into today's debates on the implications that political and institutional changes may have for economic development. Of interest to scholars and policymakers alike, it offers new insight into the relationship between political systems and economic development."--BOOK JACKET.
- Series Statement
- A National Bureau of Economic Research conference report
- Uniform Title
- National Bureau of Economic Research conference report.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Contents
- 1. When did Latin America fall behind? / Leandro Prados de la Escosura -- 2. Before the golden age : economic growth in Mexico and Portugal, 1910-1950 / Pedro Lains -- 3. Inequality and the evolution of institutions of taxation : evidence from the economic history of the Americas / Kenneth L. Sokoloff and Eric M. Zolt -- 4. Financial crises, 1880-1913 : the role of foreign currency debt / Michael D. Bordo and Christopher M. Meissner -- 5. The true measure of country risk : a primer on the interrelations between solvency and the polity structure of emerging markets, Argentina 1886-1892 / Gerardo della Paolera and Martin Grandes -- 6. Related lending : manifest looting or good governance? : lessons from the economic history of Mexico / Noel Maurer and Stephen Haber -- 7. Sudden stops and currency drops : a historical look / Luis A. V. Catao -- 8. Establishing credibility : the role of foreign advisers in Chile's 1955-1958 stabilization program / Sebastian Edwards -- 9. Some economic effects of closing the economy : the Mexican experience in the mid-twentieth century / Gerardo Esquivel and Graciela Marquez -- 10. The political economy of protectionism : the Mexican textile industry, 1900-1950 / Aurora Gomez-Galvarriato.
- ISBN
- 9780226185002 (cloth : alk. paper)
- 0226185001 (cloth : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2006101997
- OCLC
- OCM77476583
- SCSB-5933314
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries