Robert R. Kaufman is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. Joan M. Nelson is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and a scholar in residence at the School of International Service at American University.

A comprehensive and vital contribution to the study of social sector reform. -- Wendy Hunter Latin Americanist 2005 Essential reading for all people interested in education and health policy in Latin America and beyond. Highly recommended. Choice 2005 A huge book with gigantic scope. -- Carol Huang Teachers College Record 2005 Presents a wealth of information and advice for policymakers, reformers, consultants, and academics; a great source. -- Thomas J. Bossert Latin American Politics and Society 2006 Provides a detailed picture of 1990s decision-making in two very important areas of social policy, namely education and healthcare. British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain 2006

Robert R. Kaufman is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. Joan M. Nelson is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and a scholar in residence at the School of International Service at American University.

A comprehensive and vital contribution to the study of social sector reform. -- Wendy Hunter Latin Americanist 2005 Essential reading for all people interested in education and health policy in Latin America and beyond. Highly recommended. Choice 2005 A huge book with gigantic scope. -- Carol Huang Teachers College Record 2005 Presents a wealth of information and advice for policymakers, reformers, consultants, and academics; a great source. -- Thomas J. Bossert Latin American Politics and Society 2006 Provides a detailed picture of 1990s decision-making in two very important areas of social policy, namely education and healthcare. British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain 2006

Robert R. Kaufman is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. Joan M. Nelson is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and a scholar in residence at the School of International Service at American University.

A comprehensive and vital contribution to the study of social sector reform. -- Wendy Hunter Latin Americanist 2005 Essential reading for all people interested in education and health policy in Latin America and beyond. Highly recommended. Choice 2005 A huge book with gigantic scope. -- Carol Huang Teachers College Record 2005 Presents a wealth of information and advice for policymakers, reformers, consultants, and academics; a great source. -- Thomas J. Bossert Latin American Politics and Society 2006 Provides a detailed picture of 1990s decision-making in two very important areas of social policy, namely education and healthcare. British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain 2006