Author Description
Latin America Is Attracting Increasing Interest Due To The Strong Economic Performance Of The Last Decade And To The Political Changes That Are Taking Place. This Book Gives A Unique, Comprehensive, And Up To Date View Of Latin America Economic Development Over The Two Centuries Since Independence. It Considers Latin American Economies Within The Wider Context Of The International Economy, And Covers Economic Growth, International Trade, Capital Flows, And Trends In Inequality And Human Development. With Chapters That Cover Different Eras, It Traces The Major Developments Of Latin American Countries And Offers A Novel And Coherent Interpretation Of The Economic History Of The Region. It Combines A Wealth Of Original Research, New Perspectives, And Empirical Information To Provide A Synthesis Of The Growing Literature That Both Complements And Extends Previous Studies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the long-term economic trajectory of Latin American nations from the period of independence to the present day. Authors Luis Bértola and José Antonio Ocampo utilize their extensive expertise in regional economic history to synthesize two centuries of development data. They present a coherent framework that situates Latin American growth within the broader context of the global economy, emphasizing the interplay between international trade, capital flows, and domestic policy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of economic growth and development cycles across two centuries.
- Examination of international trade patterns and capital flow dynamics.
- Data-driven assessment of inequality and human development trends.
- Comparative study of different economic eras and policy shifts.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on macro-economic trends rather than micro-level case studies of individual firms or specific local industries.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a comprehensive synthesis of regional economic history that effectively bridges the gap between academic research and accessible historical analysis. Readers frequently note the density of the empirical data provided, making it a standard reference for students and scholars of Latin American development.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191638242
ISBN-13:
9780191638244
Economics
History
Economic History
International Trade
American History