Towards Sustainable Development in Central America and the Caribbean

by Anders Danielson and A. Geske Dijkstra

Book Overview

Since the economic decline in the early 1980s, most countries in Central America and the Caribbean have returned to positive growth rates. The recovery often coincided with or followed extensive neoliberal reforms. The contributors to this book address the crucial question of whether these growth rates are sustainable. Several aspects of sustainability are assessed, in particular macroeconomic, social, and ecological aspects. The book includes both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349419753
• ISBN13: 9781349419753
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"