Crisis and Reform in Latin America: From Despair to Hope
- ISBN-10
- 0195211057
- ISBN-13
- 9780195211054
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 380
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Author
- Sebastian Edwards
Description
This work provides a thorough analytical review of the processes that led to the transformation of many Latin American economies during the last decade. The author examines every aspect of adjustment and reform since 1980 and suggests alternative ways to consolidate the achievements.
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