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Political Institutions and Economic Growth in Latin America offers a new contribution to the literature on institutions and growth through the analysis of histo

Offers a comprehensive, region-wide analysis of the politics of taxation in Latin America to make reforms politically palatable and sustainable.

Crony capitalism systems—in which those close to political policymakers receive favors allowing them to earn returns far above market value—are a fundamenta

This paper studies growth determinants in 12 Latin American countries during the period 1950-85. In a simple growth accounting framework, the share of labor in

The question of development is a major topic in courses across the social sciences and history, particularly those focused on Latin America. Many scholars and i