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ECO 110 - (BH, CC) Economics of Latin America

Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
A survey of modern Latin American economics. Examines post-independence export-led development and the turn to import-substitution industrialization. Evaluates the critique of import-substitution, and examines the debt crisis of the 80s and the rise of neoliberal policies in the 80s and 90s. Evaluates the consequences of trade liberalization, financial liberalization, privatization, and trade integration. Attention given to the various contemporary responses to perceived failures of neoliberalism.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
One introductory course in economics.





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