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Social Dimensions of Macroeconomic Policy
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: February 2002
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This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...
This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...
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Developing Countries' Anti-cyclical Policies in a Globalizing World
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: September 2002
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This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...
This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...
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Inversión y Volatilidad Financiera
América Latina en los Inicios del Nuevo Milenio
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2002
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La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...
La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...
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Institutional Requirements for Market-led Development in Latin America
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2003
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This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...
This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...
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Necesidades Institucionales de un Desarrollo Orientado hacia el Mercado en América Latina
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: August 2003
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En este trabajo se intenta establecer un marco sistematizado de las principales ideas que ha formulado la CEPAL respecto de los efectos que han tenido las reformas orientadas al mercado sobre los...
En este trabajo se intenta establecer un marco sistematizado de las principales ideas que ha formulado la CEPAL respecto de los efectos que han tenido las reformas orientadas al mercado sobre los...
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Educación, Comunicación y Cultura en la Sociedad de la Información
Una Perspectiva Latinoamericana
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: June 2003
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Los acelerados cambios que impone la sociedad de la información en el ámbito productivo y comunicacional obliga a los nuevos medios a una rápida y ágil adaptación para la transmisión de conocimientos...
Los acelerados cambios que impone la sociedad de la información en el ámbito productivo y comunicacional obliga a los nuevos medios a una rápida y ágil adaptación para la transmisión de conocimientos...
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Capital-account and Counter-cyclical Prudential Regulations in Developing Countries
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2003
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This paper explores the complementary use of capital account regulations, and counter-cyclical prudential regulation of domestic financial intermediaries. It explains how these two finance policy...
This paper explores the complementary use of capital account regulations, and counter-cyclical prudential regulation of domestic financial intermediaries. It explains how these two finance policy...
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Financial Crises and National Policy Issues
An Overview
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2003
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This report examines the factors that have affected the flow of capital from developed countries to the emerging economies of Latin America and Asia, in recent years. It is divided into three parts...
This report examines the factors that have affected the flow of capital from developed countries to the emerging economies of Latin America and Asia, in recent years. It is divided into three parts...
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Asimetrías y Cooperación en el Area de Libre Comercio de las Américas
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: August 2003
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El posible Acuerdo de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA), busca vincular a los países de América Latina y el Caribe (con excepción de Cuba) con Canadá y los Estados Unidos, en lo que constituirá el...
El posible Acuerdo de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA), busca vincular a los países de América Latina y el Caribe (con excepción de Cuba) con Canadá y los Estados Unidos, en lo que constituirá el...
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Returning to an Eternal Debate
The Terms of Trade for Commodities in the Twentieth Century
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: June 2003
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This paper looks at the evolution of the terms of trade in commodities for the twentieth century. A statistical analysis of the relative price series for 24 commodities and of eight indices reveals a...
This paper looks at the evolution of the terms of trade in commodities for the twentieth century. A statistical analysis of the relative price series for 24 commodities and of eight indices reveals a...
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Financial Regulation and Supervision in Emerging Markets
The Experience of Latin America since the Tequila Crisis
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2003
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This paper examines changes in the regulation and supervision of the Latin American financial sector in the aftermath of the Tequila Crisis of 1994-1995. It also explains the importance of good...
This paper examines changes in the regulation and supervision of the Latin American financial sector in the aftermath of the Tequila Crisis of 1994-1995. It also explains the importance of good...
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How Optimal Are the Extremes? Latin American Exchange Rate Policies during the Asian Crisis
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2003
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This paper examines the foreign exchange systems adopted by Argentina, Chile and Mexico during the Asian crisis, a time when intermediate exchange rate regimes proved to be ineffective and ceased to...
This paper examines the foreign exchange systems adopted by Argentina, Chile and Mexico during the Asian crisis, a time when intermediate exchange rate regimes proved to be ineffective and ceased to...
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Corporate Risk Management and Exchange Rate Volatility in Latin America
Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2003
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This studyaddresses the currency risk management of multinational companies with investments in Latin American countries. It focuses on periods of currency or financial shocks, paying special...
This studyaddresses the currency risk management of multinational companies with investments in Latin American countries. It focuses on periods of currency or financial shocks, paying special...
Proceedings of International Regional Conference on Environmental Technologies for Wastewater...
Series: IETC Report
( Print: May 2001
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The International Environmental technology centre (IETC) was established 1994 by the United Nations Environment Programme. One of its main functions is to promote the application of environmentally...
The International Environmental technology centre (IETC) was established 1994 by the United Nations Environment Programme. One of its main functions is to promote the application of environmentally...
International Shiga Forum on Technology for Water Management in the 21st Century
Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001
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Due to increasing population, changing lifestyles and escalating human activities, the total global demand for water resources is increasing. The Shiga International Forum on Water brought together...
Due to increasing population, changing lifestyles and escalating human activities, the total global demand for water resources is increasing. The Shiga International Forum on Water brought together...
Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) in Sub-Saharan Africa
A UNEP EnTA Leadership Training Programme
Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001
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This publication is an outcome of a training programme for Sub-Saharan Africa on the utilization of Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) for decision-making in the management of Environmentally...
This publication is an outcome of a training programme for Sub-Saharan Africa on the utilization of Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) for decision-making in the management of Environmentally...
Principles of Municipal Solid Waste Management
Proceedings of a Seminar
Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001
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This publication is an outcome of a seminar on Environmentally Sound Technologies in the field of municipal solid waste management. It presents an overview of solid waste management principles...
This publication is an outcome of a seminar on Environmentally Sound Technologies in the field of municipal solid waste management. It presents an overview of solid waste management principles...
Workbook for Training in Adopting, Applying and Operating Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs)
Regional Workshop
Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001
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This publication is an outcome of the regional workshop for Asia and the Pacific on adopting, applying and promoting environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). It contains session outlines including...
This publication is an outcome of the regional workshop for Asia and the Pacific on adopting, applying and promoting environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). It contains session outlines including...
Workbook for Training in Adopting, Applying and Operating Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs)
A Pilot Programme
Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001
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This publication is an outcome of a Pilot Workshop on adopting, applying and operating environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). Materials of this Workshop provide a platform for discussion and...
This publication is an outcome of a Pilot Workshop on adopting, applying and operating environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). Materials of this Workshop provide a platform for discussion and...
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Efficient Water Use in Urban Areas
Innovative Ways of Finding Water for Cities
Series: IETC Report
( Print: May 2001
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Adequate freshwater supply is the most important precondition for sustaining human life and for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing the importance of freshwater, the UNEP International...
Adequate freshwater supply is the most important precondition for sustaining human life and for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing the importance of freshwater, the UNEP International...