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The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development (9780742553538): Patrice Franko: Books. Superbly written, this book unravels the tortured history of Latin American economic development, making it comprehensible and enjoyable reading. Armed with the most current statistics and case studies . . . Franko fairly assesses successes and failures, from the import substitution policy to the state-led development and the 'radical shift' to the neoliberal experiment in the 1990s. . . . Essential. (Richard Salvucci H-Latam )Praise for a previous edition: A splendid job . . . a careful, clear, and thoughtful attempt to explain 'the puzzle of Latin American development.' . . . Thoroughly up-to-date, conversant with the standard discussions, and amply buttressed by recent socioeconomic indicators in over one hundred tables. . . . Well informed, unbiased and scrupulously fair.... (David Schodt )Praise for a previous edition: Patrice Franko's book is engaging, it focuses on important contemporary issues, and it challenges students. This text will serve introductory students well, while also offering sufficient analytical substance and institutional detail for those with more background in economics. It clearly illustrates how economics can help us understand important issues in the region.... (Carol Wise )Praise for a previous edition: This text has served as an invaluable guide to my master's level course on Latin American economic development, and it has helped to enliven class debates. It is comprehensive, concise, and beautifully written. The book offers clear definitions of numerous concepts adn economic development terms that are extremely useful and accessible for students at all levels of learning. I highly recommend it....This book is clearly written and organized. . . . It presents a wealth of detailed and illustrative data with precise definitions. . . . It is one of the best texts on the political economy of Latin America. It clearly presents and discusses the challenges and contradictions of contemporary development models in the region. . . . Highly recommend[ed] . . . for upper level undergraduate courses or graduate level courses on the development of Latin America. (The Latin Americanist )Praise for a previous edition: This useful text . . . is a welcome addition to the growing list of texts surveying the economics of Latin America. . . . A wealth of details is provided in the author's presentation, which includes numerous charts and graphs on major issues such as privatization, trade, finance, competitiveness, and social policies. (James Gerber Choice )Praise for a previous edition: A splendid job . . . a careful, clear, and thoughtful attempt to explain 'the puzzle of Latin American development.' . . . Thoroughly up-to-date, conversant with the standard discussions, and amply buttressed by recent socioeconomic indicators in over one hundred tables. . . . Well informed, unbiased and scrupulously fair. (David Schodt )Praise for a previous edition: Patrice Franko's book is engaging, it focuses on important contemporary issues, and it challenges students. This text will serve introductory students well, while also offering sufficient analytical substance and institutional detail for those with more background in economics. It clearly illustrates how economics can help us understand important issues in the region. (Carol Wise )Praise for a previous edition: This text has served as an invaluable guide to my master's level course on Latin American economic development, and it has helped to enliven class debates. It is comprehensive, concise, and beautifully written. The book offers clear definitions of numerous concepts adn economic development terms that are extremely useful and accessible for students at all levels of learning. I highly recommend it.Franko’s book is the most comprehensive book available, while also providing an engaging text for students. It is an excellent stand-alone text for economic novices and a wo[6480] Patrice Franko is Grossman Professor of Economics at Colby College.
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