Lessons of the Venezuelan Experience
Title | Lessons of the Venezuelan Experience PDF eBook |
Author | Louis W. Goodman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 1995-02 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN |
Papers presented at an October 1992 conference form the basis of the chapters in this book, although some were commissioned after the conference. Topics include the decline of Venezuelan exceptionalism, political parties and the Democratic crisis, popular opinion, civil- military relations, the Venezuelan private sector, social policy, and constitutional reform. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Economic Development Strategies and the Evolution of Violence in Latin America
Title | Economic Development Strategies and the Evolution of Violence in Latin America PDF eBook |
Author | W. Ascher |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 406 |
Release | 2016-01-19 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1137272694 |
Economic Development Strategies and the Evolution of Violence in Latin America explores the links between Latin American governments' economic policies and the nature and dynamics of inter-group violence. Based on the patterns of ten countries, the contributions to this volume trace the remarkable transformation from open ideological conflict to the explosion of social (seemingly apolitical) violence, the upsurge of urban crime, and the confrontations over natural resources and drugs across the region spanning from Mexico to Argentina. The variations in economic success and in conflict prevention and transformation can guide policymakers, development professionals, and activists committed to conflict-sensitive development.
An Economic History of Twentieth-Century Latin America
Title | An Economic History of Twentieth-Century Latin America PDF eBook |
Author | E. Cardenas |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 359 |
Release | 2016-01-13 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0230595685 |
In the 1990s, 'protection', 'import substitution' and 'intervention' have become dirty words, part of the 'leyenda negra' of Latin America development in the postwar period. This book attempts a fresh look at the controversial years between the end of the Second World War and the point when, at varying dates in different countries, a discontinuity occurs in which the postwar 'style of development' ceased to play a central role in the economic evolution of the region. The analysis is based on seven case studies covering eleven countries.
Latin America 2012
Title | Latin America 2012 PDF eBook |
Author | Robert T. Buckman |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 423 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1610488873 |
A comprehensive, timely and entertaining account of the political, cultural and economic dynamics of more than 30 discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible. The information is presented in an objective, balanced, non-ideological context, allowing the readers to formulate their own opinions. In addition to examining individual countries, the book views Latin America as a mosaic region as a whole and emphasizes its growing influence on the world stage. Besides providing accurate and timely information on the historical and political forces that have shaped each nation, it also examines the leading cultural figures and forces, from 18th century writers to 20th century composers and singing stars to 21st century filmmakers and actors. Finally, it describes the social and economic challenges that continue to afflict this exciting and emerging region.
Latin America 2013
Title | Latin America 2013 PDF eBook |
Author | Robert T. Buckman |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 442 |
Release | 2013-08-28 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1475804814 |
A comprehensive, timely and entertaining account of the political, cultural and economic dynamics of more than 30 discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible.
The Nigerian Banking Sector Reforms
Title | The Nigerian Banking Sector Reforms PDF eBook |
Author | S. Apati |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 221 |
Release | 2015-12-11 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0230305350 |
This is the first comprehensive book on the politics and economics of financial sector consolidation in an emerging market in West Africa. It draws on the author's twenty years experience working with multinationals in this oil-rich zone, to address key issues and examine banking reform in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
Approaches to Exchange Rate Policy
Title | Approaches to Exchange Rate Policy PDF eBook |
Author | Mr.Richard C. Bart |
Publisher | International Monetary Fund |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 1994-06-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781557753649 |
External sector policies and exchange rate policy are central to a country's economic performance and to the IMF's surveillance functions. The papers in this book, edited by Richard Barth and Chorng-Huey Wong, were presented at a seminar on Exchange Rate Policy in Developing and Transition Economies held by the IMF Institute. They analyze choices of exchange rate regimes, issues affecting management of exchange regimes, and specific types of regimes, including case studies from the former Soviet Union, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.