"Good overview of recent changes in the characteristics of poverty and the social policies implemented by the State. Provides statistical overview of recent trends in poverty and income distribution, an assessment of patterns of State expenditure in some relevant areas, and a discussion of...

"In light of the prospects for regional integration, the proceedings of this conference analyze Argentina and Brazil's policies on issues such as external relationships, stabilization, trade and regional integration, education, science and technology, and development"--Handbook of Latin American...