The Macroeconomy of Central America

Opportunities for growth and investment in Central America could well improve in the coming years, as the region's ties with the world economy grow closer. This integration, however, also presents important challenges for economic policy to ensure that growth can be sustained and can benefit th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rennhack, Robert (Editor), Offerdal, Erik (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2004, 2004
Series:Procyclicality of Financial Systems in Asia
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Opportunities for growth and investment in Central America could well improve in the coming years, as the region's ties with the world economy grow closer. This integration, however, also presents important challenges for economic policy to ensure that growth can be sustained and can benefit the poor. This book stresses the importance of keeping fiscal policy on a sustainable path, strengthening public investment in basic infrastructure and primary health care and primary and secondary education, and managing the risks associated with partial dollarization
Physical Description:XVIII, 221 p online resource
ISBN:9780230379596