In Latin America there has been a great distance between economic thought and practice: debates on economic policy have broadened rather than narrowed the alternatives. For this reason, this work attempts to establish a framework to reflect on the future of the region in which various topics are included and some problems are identified to continue the discussion. Thus, a strategy for dynamic development requires a synthesis vision that combines various elements: in addition to macroeconomic stability, the liberalization of foreign trade and the elimination of obstacles to the private sector, it must consider innovative policies oriented towards technological change; State reform, focused on greater equity, efficiency and participation; and environmental sustainability. In this sense, researchers and intellectuals must take on new tasks, incorporating the aforementioned aspects with a systemic approach and opening up to all responsible actors.
Keywords:
Latin America, Economic Policy, Development Strategies, Economic Theory and Practice, Research
Author Biography
Colin I. Bradford
Economista, fue director del Centro de Estudios Internacionales de la Universidad de Boston. Actualmente se desempeña como director de investigaciones del Centro de Desarrollo de la OECD.
Bradford, C. I. (1993). Orientación y pertinencia de la política económica en América Latina. Estudios Internacionales, 26(102), p. 165–186. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-3769.1993.15403
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