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1. NEOLIBERALISM IN LATIN AMERICA.

Author

Walton, Michael

Subjects
*SOCIOECONOMICS, *ECONOMIC development, *ECONOMIC policy, *SOCIAL development
Abstract

Looks at the recent Latin American record in economic and social development from the perspective of the effects of neoliberalism as of July 2004. Ways of using neoliberalism; factors affecting the impact of policies on growth, stability, and equality; Effects of market-oriented policies on growth, economic volatility, and social conditions.

Published
2004
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2. The Inequality TRAP.

Author

Ferreira, Francisco H. G. and Walton, Michael

Subjects
STOCKS (Finance), EQUALITY, ECONOMIC development, INTERNATIONAL trade, EMIGRATION & immigration
Abstract

The article reports on the problems concerning the absence of equity in Latin America. Equity is defined as the equality of opportunity and avoidance of absolute deprivation. Inequalities can harm efficiency and overall development of the country. The massive inequities across countries are sustained by restrictions in international trade and migration that constitute by far the greatest distortions in global markets. Thus, inequity holds back development.

Published
2005

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