This paper complements previous studies by arguing that the low private savings ratio in Latin America can be … established a relationship between private savings and financial markets either by using a measure of "financial depth" or a … measure of "borrowing constraints". This paper offers an alternative view by claiming that the private savings rate relates …

This document surveys Bank lending operations designed to fight poverty and enhance social equity, with emphasis on … recently approved projects with innovative components. It also surveys a broad range of poverty-related non-lending activities … carried out by the Bank over the past two years. It includes a general framework for poverty reduction in Latin America and …

Why should people - and economies - save? This book on the savings problem in Latin America and the Caribbean suggests … must save to invest in health and education, live productive and fulfilling lives, and make the most of their retirement … Savings Count -- 4 More and Better Saving for Productive Investment 5 Saving for Stability.-6 Running Out of Time: The …