El potencial tecnologico del sector primario exportador

This study makes an appraisal of the impact of technological change on the Latin American commodity sector, especially with regard to the demand. In this context, the process of materials substitution and the relationship between commodity demand and economic development are analysed. The region still has areas not fully exploited with the existing technologies whose potential could be substantially enlarged by changing or improving the prevailing production structure. This proposition is tested in four strategic areas