The Economic Survey of Latin America 1980 investigates the region's economic performance and trends throughout that year. The report details production, price fluctuations, trade balances, current account deficits, and financing strategies across individual Latin American nations. It specifically analyzes the economic trajectories of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago during the preceding decade, offering a comparative perspective on their development within the broader regional context.

This survey is regarded as a key reference document for understanding the economic landscape of Latin America in 1980. Its detailed country-by-country analysis and specific focus on the economic developments of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in the preceding decade provide valuable historical data. The report's examination of production, prices, trade, and inflation offers a comprehensive snapshot of the region's economic challenges and performance during that period. It serves as an important resource for economists, historians, and policymakers interested in the region's development.