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The Least Developed Countries Report 1999

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: February 2000, PDF: December 1999 )

As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and...

As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and...


Tributación Ambiental, Macroeconomía y Medio Ambiente en América Latina

Aspectos Conceptuales y el Caso de Brasil

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: January 2002 )

Este texto presenta los fundamentos teóricos y conceptuales de la tributación ambiental. Examina primero las relaciones entre la gestión macroeconómica y el control ambiental. La ambigüedad de estas...

Este texto presenta los fundamentos teóricos y conceptuales de la tributación ambiental. Examina primero las relaciones entre la gestión macroeconómica y el control ambiental. La ambigüedad de estas...


Globalization and Liberalization

The Impact on Developing Countries

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: February 2002 )

This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on developing countries over the last several decades. The first section examines the components and mechanisms of globalization. The second turns to...

This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on developing countries over the last several decades. The first section examines the components and mechanisms of globalization. The second turns to...


Financial Regulation and Supervision in Emerging Markets

The Experience of Latin America since the Tequila Crisis

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002 )

The financial crisis of 1994-1995 sounded a wake-up call to Latin America, indicating that regulation and supervision needed to be strengthened substantially. Since then, important steps have been...

The financial crisis of 1994-1995 sounded a wake-up call to Latin America, indicating that regulation and supervision needed to be strengthened substantially. Since then, important steps have been...


Long Run Economic Development in Latin America in a Comparative Perspective

Proximate and Ultimate Causes

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002 )

This paper describes trends in economic growth and it’s causes in several Latin American countries in the 20th century. This paper stresses that the proximate causes of economic growth are not...

This paper describes trends in economic growth and it’s causes in several Latin American countries in the 20th century. This paper stresses that the proximate causes of economic growth are not...


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Procesos de Exclusión e Inclusión Laboral

La Expansión del Empleo en el Sector Terciario

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002 )

En este trabajo se pretende profundizar los conocimientos sobre los procesos simultáneos de inclusión y exclusión laboral, por medio de un estudio del empleo en el sector terciario. En este sector...

En este trabajo se pretende profundizar los conocimientos sobre los procesos simultáneos de inclusión y exclusión laboral, por medio de un estudio del empleo en el sector terciario. En este sector...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 1998

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 1998, PDF: December 1998 )

The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report, is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints, for least developed...

The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report, is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints, for least developed...


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Globalizing Talent and Human Capital

Implications for Developing Countries

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: October 2002 )

Human capital flows can take several forms and include the international circulation of scientists, information technology experts, intellectuals, artists and entrepreneurs. The evidence shows that...

Human capital flows can take several forms and include the international circulation of scientists, information technology experts, intellectuals, artists and entrepreneurs. The evidence shows that...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2002

Escaping the Poverty Trap

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2002

Echapper au piège de la pauvreté

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( Print: February 2003, PDF: December 2002 )

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...


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Políticas de Mercado de Trabajo y sus Evaluaciones en Chile, Las

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

En este documento se presenta la experiencia chilena sobre políticas públicas orientadas hacia el mercado de trabajo, tanto de naturaleza pasiva como activa. El período cubierto se centra...

En este documento se presenta la experiencia chilena sobre políticas públicas orientadas hacia el mercado de trabajo, tanto de naturaleza pasiva como activa. El período cubierto se centra...


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Políticas del Mercado de Trabajo y su Evaluación en Brasil, Las

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2003 )

A través de esta investigación, se analizan las políticas del mercado de trabajo en Brasil, sus orígenes, su evolución y, especialmente, los esfuerzos realizados en el área de evaluación de los...

A través de esta investigación, se analizan las políticas del mercado de trabajo en Brasil, sus orígenes, su evolución y, especialmente, los esfuerzos realizados en el área de evaluación de los...


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Políticas de Mercado de Trabajo en México y su Evaluación, Las

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2003 )

En México, como en otros países, las políticas de mercado de trabajo se han convertido en un importante instrumento de política económica y social. Sin embargo, la experiencia de evaluación de estas...

En México, como en otros países, las políticas de mercado de trabajo se han convertido en un importante instrumento de política económica y social. Sin embargo, la experiencia de evaluación de estas...


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Regional Integration and the Issue of Choosing an Appropiate Exchange-rate Regime in Latin America

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: November 2002 )

Behind the discussion on optimal exchange-rate regimes lies the need to achieve external and internal equilibrium, and thus create an appropriate macroeconomic climate for sustained growth and...

Behind the discussion on optimal exchange-rate regimes lies the need to achieve external and internal equilibrium, and thus create an appropriate macroeconomic climate for sustained growth and...


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¿Cuán Dinámicas son las Exportaciones Intraregionales Latinoamericanas?

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2002 )

El auge de las exportaciones de manufacturas entre países de América Latina ha suscitado grandes expectativas respecto de una posible vía de escape de la condición de exportadores mayoritarios de...

El auge de las exportaciones de manufacturas entre países de América Latina ha suscitado grandes expectativas respecto de una posible vía de escape de la condición de exportadores mayoritarios de...


Evolution of World Income Inequality, The

Assessing the Impact of Globalization

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2002 )

In the last two centuries, the world has seen an unprecedented increase in the capacity to create material wealth and undergo technical change. At the same time, this is also a period of large...

In the last two centuries, the world has seen an unprecedented increase in the capacity to create material wealth and undergo technical change. At the same time, this is also a period of large...


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Euro and the Financial Relations between Latin America and Europe

Medium- and Long-term Implications

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2002 )

The internationalization of the euro is in its initial stages and it is still difficult to draw any definitive conclusions regarding its scope and its implications for Latin America. The most...

The internationalization of the euro is in its initial stages and it is still difficult to draw any definitive conclusions regarding its scope and its implications for Latin America. The most...


Problemática de la Coordinación de Políticas Económicas, La

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002 )

El presente documento se dirige a los expertos latinoamericanos involucrados en la definición de las políticas macroeconómicas de sus respectivos países. Apunta a entregar las bases necesarias para...

El presente documento se dirige a los expertos latinoamericanos involucrados en la definición de las políticas macroeconómicas de sus respectivos países. Apunta a entregar las bases necesarias para...


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Development Cycles, Political Regimes and International Migration

Argentina in the 20th Century

Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

This paper investigates the main patterns of international migration to and from Argentina in the twentieth century. It explains how good economic opportunities brought millions of Europeans to...

This paper investigates the main patterns of international migration to and from Argentina in the twentieth century. It explains how good economic opportunities brought millions of Europeans to...


Enhancing Effectiveness of Aid

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2000 )

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...