This survey presents an overview of the regional economy and the economic performance in 2000 and the first half of 2001. It also offers individual country reports on the performance of the 20 countries of Latin America for the same period. In addition the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean analyzes the economic situation in the countries of the English-speaking Caribbean. This year's edition includes a CD-ROM that contains the statistical appendix.

This survey presents an overview of the regional economy and the economic performance in 1998 and the first half of 1999. It also offers individual country reports on the performance of the 20 countries of Latin America during 1998 and the first half of 1999. In addition the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean analyzes the economic situation in the countries of the English-speaking Caribbean. This year's edition includes a CD-ROM that contains the statistical appendix.

In 1996 and 1997 the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean appeared to have returned to the pattern of moderate growth. Part I of this publication gives insight into the economic trends the international economy and the role of exchange rate policy in the region. Part II explores the economic developments by country. Included also is a statistical annex on diskette which contains tables extending as far back as 1980.

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.

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.

In 1988 the economic crisis of Latin America and the Caribbean took a dramatic turn. For the first time since the 1981-1983 recession the per capita product declined to a level equivalent to that of 1978; inflation almost quadrupled to an unprecedented average of 760% and real incomes declined in most of the countries.

In 1986 the evolution of the Latin American economy was marked by contradictory changes. While the main variables used to measure domestic economic performance showed some improvement the situation of the external sector worsened considerably. Thus although the rate of economic growth picked up and unemployment and inflation slackened the terms of trade worsened the trade surplus fell and the balance-of-payments deficit increased sharply.

Features: 1) the major trends in the economy of Latin America and the Caribbean in 1984; 2) economic developments by countries in the region examining economic growth production employment and unemployment prices and wages the external sector and monetary and fiscal policies; and 3) the evolution of the economy and economic policy in Uruguay in the period 1981-1984.

Reviews the main changes during 1982 in the parities and exchange systems of the countries of Latin America and the basic features of the processes renegotiation external debt. Discuss exchange rate policy implemented by the countries of the region highlighting the existence of strong devaluations and changes in exchange systems. It describes the general mechanisms of debt rescheduling conditions for renegotiation and the IMF's role in this process.