Why are growth rates in Latin America so disappointing? This book reviews the results of an ambitious research project to determine the binding constraints to growth, that is, the barrier whose removal would yield the greatest benefit in terms of growth. Included are case studies from seven...

Why are growth rates in Latin America so disappointing? This book reviews the results of an ambitious research project to determine the binding constraints to growth, that is, the barrier whose removal would yield the greatest benefit in terms of growth. Included are case studies from seven...

(Disponible en idioma inglés únicamente) Nuestro repaso de las principales propuestas en cuanto a la arquitectura financiera internacional actualmente en consideración brinda motivos de inquietud de que un hincapié excesivo en el mejoramiento de la estabilidad al impedir los flujos de...

(Disponible en idioma inglés únicamente) La apertura y la integración financieras han producido resultados decepcionantes. Se suponía que debían producir una situación en la que todos salieran ganando: la idea era que los capitales fluyeran de países industrializados maduros, de abundante...

This paper considers ongoing and proposed reforms of the international financial system in light of Latin America`s recent experience. Most proposals are based on one of three diagnoses: excessive capital flows, insufficient capital flows, and excessively volatile capital flows. While theories...

It has been common to attribute financial crises to short-term capital inflows, while foreign direct investment (FDI) is seen as a safer form of finance. The relationship between crises and the composition of capital flows is particularly relevant at present because the flow of capital to Latin...

(Disponible en idioma inglés únicamente) Atribuir las crisis financieras a los ingresos de capitales de corto plazo se ha convertido en algo corriente, mientras que la inversión extranjera directa (IED) se considera una forma más segura de financiamiento. La relación entre las crisis y la...

Export Pioneers in Latin America analyzes a series of case studies of successful new export activities throughout the region to learn how pioneers jump-start a virtuous process leading to economic transformation. The cases of blueberries in Argentina, avocados in Mexico, and aircraft in Brazil...

This paper provides an overview and assessment of reform initiatives, both those currently on the table and those that are not but should be. The intent is to clarify the logic behind these proposals and assess them from a Latin American perspective. For each core initiative examined in this...

Export Pioneers in Latin America analyzes a series of case studies of successful new export activities throughout the region to learn how pioneers jump-start a virtuous process leading to economic transformation. The cases of blueberries in Argentina, avocados in Mexico, and aircraft in Brazil...