Examines the policy, legal and institutional framework for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Chile from 1990 to 2000. Provides a general overview of the Chilean political and economic systems, describes economic and employment performance in MSEs and assesses the effects of the policy and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, economic analysis of the impact of economic policy responses to external debt on employment and wages in Brazil and Chile - discusses trends in minimum wages, unemployment and underemployment; reviews the economic implications and social implications of reduced...

Provides an overview of the Chilean economy in the last 40 years and analyses macroeconomic policies in the 1990-2005 period. Argues that economy- wide prosperity may still fall short of providing enough jobs of good quality and in fostering social integration and social fairness.