This book investigates the complex landscape of public finances in Latin America during the tumultuous 1980s, a period marked by significant economic challenges and policy shifts. Authored by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the work draws upon extensive data and analysis from the region. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of fiscal policies, debt crises, and structural adjustments that defined the era.

As a publication from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, this work is expected to provide a detailed and authoritative account of public finances in the region during the 1980s. Its focus on economic data and policy analysis suggests a text aimed at academics, policymakers, and researchers interested in the economic history and development of Latin America. The comprehensive scope indicated by its origin implies a thorough examination of the fiscal challenges and responses of the period.