Publisher's Synopsis
A first of its kind to hit the market, this text provides an overview of recent political, economic and business developments in Latin America. Features: * Provides the most updated information on Latin America available, the text emphasizes economic developments that have emerged since 1990. * The text familiriazes students with the thought and points of view of influential scholars and leading specialists in the field, including Krugman, Sachs and Watsworth. * Through its complete, comprehensive coverage, the text provides a thorough background introduction to Latin American economic developments. * Case studies introduce students to specific analytical issues such as inflation and the economic effects in Latin American countries. * A comprehensive introductory chapter enables students to place information on Latin American economic performance in a wider analytical framework. * Brief introductions to the readings provide students with additional background on specific issues and developments.
