The Economics of Contemporary Latin America

by Beatriz Armendáriz and Felipe Larraín B.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262533154
• ISBN13: 9780262533157
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher