The analyses of economic cycles in OECD countries during the last century, show there is a lower intensity of fluctuations in the second half than in the first. Conversely, the second half has had a greater intensity of economic growth, as a consequence of several factors such as peace, good...

In this paper we analyse the evolution of economic growth and economic fluctuations in Latin American countries during the 20th century, with special emphasis in the period 1951-2000. We compare the economic fluctuations and the evolution of GDP, Population and GDP by inhabitant of these...