Information on "Economic Development" and "Latin America"
July 2010
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Jul 2010
An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Christine Pendzich
Publisher: Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP)
This paper offers a high level survey of demographic, economic and environmental trends that are poised to shape the development chances in Latin America and the Caribbean during the coming decade. More on «An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean»
May 2010
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May 2010
The Changing Coordinates of Trade and Power in Latin America
Author: Manuel Mejido Costoya, Peter Utting, Gloria Carrión
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This paper examines the political and economic context and factors that explain this shift, paying particular attention to the failings of orthodox neoliberalism, the so-called turn to the Left via electoral politics, and the rise of non-state actors... More on «The Changing Coordinates of Trade and Power in Latin America» -
May 2010
The Washington Consensus: Assessing a Damaged Brand
Author: Nancy Birdsall, Augusto de la Torre, Felipe Valencia Caicedo
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this paper we analyze the Washington Consensus, which at its original formulation reflected views not only from Washington but also from Latin America. More on «The Washington Consensus: Assessing a Damaged Brand»
February 2010
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4 Feb 2010
The Global Financial Crisis
Author: Dick K Nanto
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report overviews the global financial crisis by charting its origins in the US financial system, its effects on emerging markets, Europe, Russia, Latin America and Asia. More on «The Global Financial Crisis»
January 2010
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Jan 2010
The International Financial Crisis: Eight Lessons for and from Latin America
Author: Liliana Rojas-Suarez
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper presents lessons derived from the crisis, not only for the region itself, but also for other developing countries that might seek economic growth in the context of greater integration to the international capital markets. More on «The International Financial Crisis: Eight Lessons for and from Latin America» -
Jan 2010
El ascenso post-crisis de América Latina
Author: Susanne Gratius
Publisher: FRIDE
La crisis financiera acentúa una nueva constelación de poder a favor del "sur". More on «El ascenso post-crisis de América Latina»
November 2009
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Nov 2009
The City in the Global Crisis
Author: Michael Cohen
Publisher: Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) / New School, New York, US
Though countries generate more than half their GDP in urban-‐based economic activities, the G-20 discussions in London and Pittsburgh devoted no recorded attention to urban infrastructure. More on «The City in the Global Crisis»
August 2009
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Aug 2009
Russia & Latin America: Competition in Washington's "Near Abroad"?
Author: Mark A Smith
Publisher: Research & Assessment Branch (R&AB)
This paper examines the emergence of Latin America as a new focus for Russian foreign policy. More on «Russia & Latin America: Competition in Washington's "Near Abroad"?»
January 2009
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2009
Armut in Krisenzeiten
Author: Sophie Crocoll, Susan Steiner
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Diese Publikation analysiert die Entwicklung der Armut in Lateinamerika seit 1990. More on «Armut in Krisenzeiten» -
2009
Lateinamerika im Sog der Finanzkrise
Author: Hartmut Sangmeister
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Diese Publikation analysiert die wirtschaftliche Lage Lateinamerikas im Jahre 2008 und gibt einen Ausblick auf 2009. More on «Lateinamerika im Sog der Finanzkrise»
