Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar - Economic Development of Latin America

Gain a deep understanding of Latin American economic history with this comprehensive study by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book provides a detailed assessment of economic performance throughout the twentieth century, using a comparative and historical lens to explain development patterns. By utilizing growth accounting methods and previously unavailable long-term series data, the author delivers a thorough analysis of how these economies evolved. This text is an essential resource for those studying international economics, as it places Latin American development in a global context. The research compares Latin American economic trends against three distinct groups: advanced capitalist economies including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan, and The Netherlands; newly industrialized economies such as Korea and Taiwan; and the economies of Spain and Portugal. This comparative approach offers a clear perspective on how Latin American nations performed relative to other global economic models during the twentieth century.