Setbacks and Advances in the Modern Latin American Economy

This book explores economic issues in Latin America, offering historical perspectives and insights into national, regional, and global economic crises, growth models, local economies, and regional protests. It also examines the evolution of regional trading blocs, the informal economy, and the destruction of productive potential. The book proposes an alternative interpretation of the past and its relation to the present.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into a diverse range of significant themes concerning the economy in Latin America, providing invaluable historical insights to comprehend national, regional, and global issues on the continent since the early 20th century to the present day. The collected essays primarily revolve around economic crises, the interplay between growth models and society and politics, the fluctuations of local economies, and regional protests. Additionally, other pertinent aspects of this field include the evolution of integrated regional trading blocs, the informal economy, and the devastating destruction of productive potential, which has had far-reaching social, cultural, and environmental consequences. Rather than imposing a conventional and unchallenged linear historical narrative, the volume offers an alternative interpretation of the past and its relationship to the present, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493097