The 2022 edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean outlines the region’s economic performance in 2021 and analyses trends in the early months of 2022 as well as the outlook for growth for the year. It examines the external and domestic factors that have influenced the region’s economic performance in 2021 trends for 2022 and how these factors will affect economic growth in the coming years. This edition also presents some of the main challenges the region faces in investing for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. It analyses the trends in total investment over the last 70 years and highlights the profound change brought about by the 1980s debt crisis with a slowdown in investment from the 1990s onwards.

This publication outlines the region’s economic performance in 2019 and analyses trends in the early months of 2020 as well as the outlook for the rest of the year. It examines the external and domestic factors that have influenced the region’s economic performance analyses the characteristics of growth prices and the labour market and draws attention to some of the macroeconomic policy challenges of the prevailing external conditions amid mounting uncertainty stemming mainly from political factors. It analyses the dynamics of investment and its determinants with a view to identifying the different variables on which public policy can act to influence the trajectory of investment. This edition also analyses the effects and challenges of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic for the region during 2020 and the outlook that is taking shape for the years to come.

The 2018 edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean its seventieth issue consists of three parts. Part I outlines the region’s economic performance in 2017 and analyses trends in the early months of 2018 as well as the outlook for the rest of the year. It examines the external and domestic factors that have influenced the region’s economic performance analyses the characteristics of economic growth prices and the labour market and draws attention to some of the macroeconomic policy challenges of the prevailing external conditions amid mounting uncertainty stemming mainly from political factors. Part II of this edition which has three chapters analyses the dynamics of investment and its determinants with a view to identifying the different variables on which public policy can act to influence the trajectory of investment. Part III contains notes relating to the economic performance of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017 and the first half of 2018 together with their respective statistical annexes.

Published since 1948 This is the sixty-eighth edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean which corresponds to the year 2016 consists of three parts. Part I outlines the region’s economic performance in 2015 and analyses trends in the first half of 2016 as well as the outlook for the rest of the year. It examines the external and internal factors influencing the region’s economic performance and highlights some of the macroeconomic policy challenges that have arisen in an external context of weak growth and high levels of uncertainty. Part II analyses the challenges that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean face at the domestic and international levels in mobilizing financing for development. On the domestic front slower growth and tighter fiscal restrictions pose significant challenges for the mobilization of resources. Externally the classification of many of the region’s countries in the middle-income category limits their access to concessional external financing or international support. Part III of this publication contains the notes relating to the economic performance of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015 and the first half of 2016 together with their respective statistical annexes. The cut-off date for updating the statistical information in this publication was 30 June 2016.

This publication comes at a critical point in the economic development of the Latin American and Caribbean region. A growth phase that the region's recent history cannot equal in nature and duration has come to an end and output is contracting. The first part of this edition looks at the channels through which the crisis is affecting the economies of the region and its impact on variables such as economic growth employment and external-sector indicators. It also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the countries and concludes with a discussion of the outlook for the second half of the year. The second part discusses policies for creating quality jobs including challenges and opportunities for labor institutions and labor markets labor-market policies for youth and women. This CD-ROM also contains the electronic versions of the printed publication. The statistical information reflects data available up to 30 June 2009.

In 2009 the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean experienced the brunt of the global financial crisis on their levels of activity. However since the second half of the that year most countries in the region just begun a vigorous recovery that should strengthen with a regional GDP expansion of approximately 5.2 per cent. The factors behind a more positive performance are both external and internal in nature. Amongst the former can be included the continued dynamism of some key Asian economies whose sustained demand for products from this region has created important conditions for a recovery in exports especially in the case of South America.

This year's edition of the Economic survey of Latin America and the Caribbean the fifty-seventh in this series is divided into two parts. The first analyses the main features of the regional economy while the second examines the situation in the individual countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The full statistical appendix is published in electronic format for ease of data processing.

This year's Survey the fifty-sixth edition in this series is divided into two parts. The first analyses the main features of the regional economy while the second examines the situation in the individual countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. A summarized statistical appendix is supplemented by the more detailed information that is provided on the accompanying CD-ROM for ease of data processing.

This survey consists of two distinctive parts. The first part examines main aspects of the regional economy while the second part contains an analysis of the individual countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The part on the regional economy covers the situation in the first semester of 2002 and the prospects for the year as a whole. It also analyzes various aspects of the regional economy in 2001 including macroeconomics policies and reforms the performance of the internal economy and the external sector. The part on individual countries covers 20 nations in Latin America and the English-speaking Caribbean. It covers the period 2001 and early 2002 revealing country reports with tables and figures showing main economic indicators.

This summary provides an assessment of the Latin America and the Caribbean region's economy during 1999 and the first half of 2000. It presents an overview of each country's external sector macroeconomic policy activity levels inflation employment saving and investment. The publication contains thirteen statistical tables.

The Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 1997-1998 is the fiftieth edition in this series. To mark this milestone a special chapter has been included in this edition which traces the history of the publication and outlines the way in which the economic situation in the region has been viewed during each of the periods examined. Once again the Survey has been published as a single volume consisting of three parts. Part 1 contains an overview of the economy in 1997 and the first half of 1998. Part 2 presents reports on the 20 countries of Latin American and on the situation in the countries of the English-speaking Caribbean. Part 3 reviews the 50 years of the Survey.

This publication gives insight into the economic trends the international economy and the role of exchange rate policy in the region. It also explores the economic developments by country. Included also is a statistical annex on diskette.

Issued in two volumes - volume I gives insight into the economic trends the international economy and the role of exchange rate policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Volume II explores the economic developments by country. Complimentary statistical tables are included.

Published in two volumes - volume I gives insight into the economic trends the international economy and the role of exchange rate policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Volume II explores the economic developments by country. Complimentary tables of statistics are included.

The Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean is issued annually by the Economic Development Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). It covers the economic situation in Latin America and provides a concurrent economic overview of the region.

In 1987 the acute economic crisis in which Latin America and the Caribbean have been plunged since the beginning of the decade worsened. At the same time as the rate of economic growth fell inflation sped up markedly and the results achieved by the external sector albeit more satisfactory were limited to a very small number of countries.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Analyzes the evolution of the economy of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1983 the financial constraint the transfer of resources and external debt renegotiations; and presents the economic evolution of each country in the region examining economic growth external sector prices and wages and monetary and fiscal policies.

The Economic Survey of Latin America 1980 Analyzes the evolution of the economy of the region in 1980. It examines economic developments in each of the countries of Latin America: production prices trade current account balances and financing economic growth external sector and inflation. Specially highlighted in the economic development of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in the '70s.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.

Published since 1948 this report examines various aspects of the previous year’s macroeconomic situation in the region and makes projections for the coming months. The study also includes country notes that review the performance of the main economic indicators in the period analysed.