While Latin America accounts for approximately 7 percent of the world
economy, easily accessible information on the economies of the region is
not always easy to find. The existing literature on Latin American
economics usually assumes some previous familiarity with the region and
is focused on government policy choices. The Economies of Latin
America is a book for the general reader needing a quick introduction
to the economics of the region.
The book is composed of three parts: the first explains Latin America's
economic history and a description of the central economic challenges of
the region. The second offers country-specific details. The final part
deals with the economic future of the region where the authors put forth
a Latin American version of success.
This book is a useful, in-depth introduction for students of Latin
American economics as well as the general reader.