The authors of this volume analyze the policies that led to East Asia's economic success, including those affecting human resources, savings, the financial sector, trade and institutions, and examine the lessons these policies carry for Latin America. The genesis of this book was an...

I. The Role of the Private Sector: Studies and Evidence -- 1. Reducing Poverty: The Overall Framework -- 2. Escaping from Poverty: Household Income Dynamics in Indonesia, South Africa, Spain, and Venezuela -- 3. Long-term Economic Mobility and the Private Sector in Developing Countries: New...