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An Economic History of Twentieth-Century Latin America: Volume I: The Export Age
Jose Antonio . Ed(S): Ocampo
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Hardback. This text explores the impact on Latin America of the transformation of the international economy that took place in the half century or so that preceded the world depression of the 1930s. It shows the interplay of economics with political and social structures had varied effects on policy making. Editor(s): Ocampo, Jose Antonio. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JH; 3JJ; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 676.
This book explores the impact on Latin America of the extraordinary transformation of the international economy that took place in the half century or so that preceded the world depression of the 1930s. The authors show how the response varied in terms of both growth and distribution, shaped by varying preconditions, and by natural resources and geography. The interplay of economic developments with political and social structures had profound and varied effects on policy-making and on institutions that were of great significance for later decades.
This book explores the impact on Latin America of the extraordinary transformation of the international economy that took place in the half century or so that preceded the world depression of the 1930s. The authors show how the response varied in terms of both growth and distribution, shaped by varying preconditions, and by natural resources and geography. The interplay of economic developments with political and social structures had profound and varied effects on policy-making and on institutions that were of great significance for later decades.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
Series
St Antony's Series
Number of Pages
329
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333913048
SKU
V9780333913048
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About Jose Antonio . Ed(S): Ocampo
ARCELO DE PAIVA ABREU Professor of Economics, Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro AFONSO S. BEVILAQUA Department of Economics, Catholic Universiy of Rio de Janeiro MARIA MERCEDES BOTERO Doctoral Student, University of London ROBERTO CORTES CONDE Professor, Department of Economics, Universidad de San Andrés, Buenos Aires MANUEL CONTRERAS Dean of the Graduate School, Universidad Catolica Boliviana, La Paz, Bolivia PAULO ... Read more
Reviews for An Economic History of Twentieth-Century Latin America: Volume I: The Export Age
'This is a remarkable project, bringing together the world's leading authorities in the field and some of the best of a rising generation, with a gratifyingly strong representation of Latin American scholarship. The combination of lucid survey chapters with sectoral and national case histories is unique in its quality and scale.' - James Dunkerly 'In The Export ... Read more