The Macroeconomics Of Populism In Latin America (National Bureau Of Economic Research Conference Report) -

Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1991. Paperback. Near Fine. A National Bureau of Economic Research Project Report. Contributors: Barbars Stallings, Eliana Cardoso, Ann Helwege, Federico A. Sturzenegger, Roque B. Fernandez, Felipe Larrain, Miguel Urrutia, Jose Antonio Ocampo and others. ; 6 x 9 "; 402 pages.

Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1991. (1991), 402pp, illus. w./ charts & graphs, slight shelfwear to cover, owner's name blacked out to pg edges, sticker remains to rear cover, contents clean.. Trade Paperback. Very Good -/No Jacket.

Paperback / softback. New. Again and again, Latin America has seen the populist scenario played to an unfortunate end. Upon gaining power, populist governments attempt to revive the economy through massive spending. After an initial recovery, inflation reemerges and the government responds with wage an price controls. Shortages, overvaluation, burgeoning deficits, and capital flight soon precipitate economic crisis, with a subsequent collapse of the populist regime. The lessons of this experience are especially valuable for countries in Eastern Europe, as they face major political and economic decisions. Economists and political scientists from the United States and Latin America detail in this volume how and why such programs go wrong and what leads policymakers to repeatedly adopt these policies despite a history of failure. Authors examine this pattern in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru-and show how Colombia managed to avoid it. Despite differences in how each country… Leer más

Paperback / softback. New.

Univ of Chicago Pr, 1992. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 412 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

University of Chicago Press, 1992-02-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!