Economic Development in Latin America

This course examines the evolution of Latin American economies and their social impacts from independence to the present. Combining historical and contemporary perspectives, it reviews major development phases, including the export era, state-led industrialization, market reforms, and recent crises such as COVID-19. The course emphasizes comparative analysis of the region’s structural change, macroeconomic management, trade strategies, social policies, and debates over inequality. Students will analyze long-term economic trends and institutional legacies, assess policy frameworks, and explore challenges and opportunities for equitable and sustainable growth.