Economics, Politics and Social Issues in Latin AmericaLatin America is a diverse group countries with extremely diverse economies and political dynamics. Some are heavy in poverty and others are booming with petrodollars. They speak Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This book brings together analyses detailing crucial issues at the beginning of the 21st century. |
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Brazilian Trade Policy and the United States | 29 |
Economic Development and the Determinants of Spatial Integration | 75 |
Unions and the Labor Market in Brazil | 97 |
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