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Productive Development Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean : The Case of Mexico
Baz, Veronica - 2011
While Mexico has potential to grow rapidly, its economic growth has remained low for the past three decades. There is no consensus on the countrys development path or on how to achieve specific goals. Since the policy debate remains ideological and lacks pragmatism, productive development...
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The Impact of Out-of-Home Childcare Centers on Early Childhood Development
Veramendi, Greg - 2011
endogeneity associated with the parental decision of sending children to day care centers (or preschools) is addressed … parental decisions, children's endowments, and child care characteristics. The results of the study suggest that: (i) cognitive … and socioemotional test scores from children younger than two are too noisy to be analyzed; (ii) analysis of enrollment in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013124211
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How Will the Food Price Shock Affect Inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Lora, Eduardo A. - 2011
There is widespread concern that recent increases in international food prices may have significant effects on domestic food prices and inflation. This note assesses the impact of the recent food price shock on food, non-food and consumer inflation in the countries of Latin American and the...
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Social Exclusion and Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean
Berkman, Heather - 2011
, this paper also examines the relationship between violence and the plight of Latin American youth gangs and street children …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013126176
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The Educational Gender Gap in Latin America and the Caribbean
Duryea, Suzanne - 2011
Caribbean, for both adults who left the educational system and children in school. For individuals 21 years old and above the … schooling attainment) reveals noticeable gender differences, favoring boys, only among older children of the lowest income …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013126189
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Sub-National Revenue Mobilization in Latin America and Caribbean Countries : The Case of Venezuela
Rios, German - 2012
This paper analyzes the high fiscal dependence of Venezuelan states and municipalities on the central government and the political economy process embedded in the interaction between the central government and sub-national entities. Also explored is whether there is scope to increase...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013099931
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The World of Forking Paths : Latin America and the Caribbean Facing Global Economic Risks
Powell, Andrew - 2012
This report details the divergent paths that the world economy may take and their potential effects on Latin America and the Caribbean. Scenarios are constructed employing a modeling exercise that captures the trade, financial and other linkages between the region and the rest of the world....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013108195
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Developing an Index of Liquidity-Risk Exposure : An Application to Latin American and Caribbean Banking Systems
Federico, Pablo Mariano - 2013
After the 2007-2009 global financial crisis and previous financial crises in Latin America, the liquidity-risk exposure of banking systems is considered one of the most important vulnerabilities. At the same time, that exposure may also be the most mysterious of those vulnerabilities, as the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013086641
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More than Revenue : Main Challenges for Taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ter-Minassian, Teresa - 2013
This paper aims to provide an overview of the current state of taxation in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, and its main reform needs and options. It previews the findings of recent studies prepared or commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for its forthcoming...
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A Moving Target : Universal Access to Healthcare Services in Latin America and the Caribbean
Savedoff, William D. - 2014
Healthcare services are more widespread in Latin America and the Caribbean today than 50 years ago, yet this availability is not necessarily reflected in popular perceptions. This study documents the expansion of healthcare services in the Region in terms of medically-trained professionals,...
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