Bértola, Luis.

The Economic Development of Latin America since Independence. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (329 pages) - Initiative for Policy Dialogue Series . - Initiative for Policy Dialogue Series .

Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1. Latin America in the World Economy, 1810-2010 -- 2. The Economic History of the Young Independent Republics, 1810-70 -- 3. Globalization, Institution-building, and Commodity-export-led Growth, c.1870-1929 -- 4. State-led Industrialization -- 5. Turning Back to the Market -- 6. By Way of Conclusion: The History and Challenges of Latin American Development -- References -- Statistical Appendix -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.

A comprehensive and accessible overview of the economic history of Latin America over the two centuries since Independence. It considers its principal problems and the main policy trends and covers external trade, economic growth, and inequality.

9780191638244


Economic development -- Latin America -- History.


Electronic books.

HC125 -- .B47 2012eb

338.98