Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy Reform in Latin America

The Distributive and Institutional Context

AvEduardo Wiesner

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Eduardo Wiesner's book makes an important contribution to the understanding of development by blending together the interdependent issues of (i) macroeconomic performance and volatility, (ii) equity and distributive justice, (iii) fiscal deficits and the redistributive effectiveness of social public expenditures, and (iv) the demand for the 'right' institutions and for policy reform in Latin America. It does this by examining recent macroeconomic crises from a political economy perspective, and finds that information is the critical algorithm that links together the demand for macroeconomic stability, macroeconomic performance and, ultimately, distributive justice. This volume is geared toward those interested in the political economy of development and policy reform in general and in Latin America, including academics, policy makers, and the general reader.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-01-30
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Förlag:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781848444607

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Eduardo Wiesner is an Colombian Economist with degrees from the Universidad de los Andes (summa cum laude) in Bogotá and Stanford University. He is a Former Minister of Finance and Director of Colombia’s National Planning Department. He has held senior positions in the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, and is currently with Wiesner and Associates, Colombia

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'This book is a must read for anyone interested in policy reforms in Latin America. The author combines tremendous experience in the field and deep knowledge of economic theory: a rare combination.'

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Contents: Part I: Conceptual Framework Introduction 1. Overview: The Current Status and Prospects of the Reform Process 2. The Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy Making in Latin America Part II: Country Narratives and Comparative Economics 3. Argentina: Blinded by Hindsight – The Economics and Politics of Learning 4. Brazil: The Market Enhancing Role of Political Economy Factors 5. Chile: The Right Mix of Policies and Institutions 6. Colombia: Fairness Perception and the Political Tolerance for Macroeconomic Policy Reform 7. Costa Rica: The Effectiveness of Political Economy Compromise 8. Peru: From Macroeconomic Volatility to Credibility Building References Index