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Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean

This publication appears at the end of each year. It contains a description and asessment of the economic performance of the region during the year and provides updated, detailed information about the evolution of macroeconomic variables in the region as an aggregate and in most individual countries. It stands as the earliest source of information on the region's economic performance for the entire year. The reports includes a Regional Panorama based on a global and sectoral approach; growth projections for the following year are included. Additionally, individual country chapters cover the economies in Latin American and a the Caribbean. This document is prepared by the Economic Development Division in collaboration with the Statistics Division and the subregional and national offices of the ECLAC.

ISSN (online): 16841417
Frequency: Annual
Language: English Spanish
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/a710d6c4-en

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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2023

Aug 2024
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

The 2023 edition of Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean examines the behavior of the region’s economies over the current year and updates estimates for growth and other economic indicators. Specifically, this annual report presents new gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the region and all its countries in 2023 as well as projections for 2024. The document analyzes the economic and social dynamics of the year that is about to end and discusses the policy risks and challenges that the region will face in 2024 for fostering a transformative recovery.

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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2022

May 2023
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

The 2022 edition of Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean examines the behavior of the region’s economies over the current year and updates estimates for growth and other economic indicators that reflect the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the region’s countries along with their subsequent recovery. Specifically, this annual report presents new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the region and all of its countries in 2022 as well as projections for 2023. The document analyzes the economic and social dynamics of the year that is about to end and discusses the policy risks and challenges that the region will face in 2023 for fostering a transformative recovery.

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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2021

Jan 2022
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

This edition of Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean analyzes the economic and social dynamics at play last year, and explores the risks and policy challenges that the region will face in 2022 for driving a transformative recovery. More specifically, the document presents new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the region and all of its countries in 2021, along with projections for 2022.

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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020

Aug 2021
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

This publication, one of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean's most important annual reports, analyzes in its latest edition the economic performance of the region throughout the year, including the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by the Commission's Member States, while also providing an outlook for 2021.

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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2019

Apr 2020
Book
United Nations
This publication, one of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean's most important annual reports, analyzes in its last edition the economic performance of the region throughout the year, including the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by the Commission's Member States, while also providing an outlook for 2020
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2018

Jan 2019
Book
United Nations
The Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, one of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean’s most important annual reports, analyzes in its last edition the economic performance of the region throughout the year, including the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by the Commission’s Member States, while also providing an outlook for 2019.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2017

Apr 2018
Book
United Nations
The Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, one of ECLAC’s most important annual reports, analyzes in its 2017 edition the economic performance of the region throughout the year, the international context and macroeconomic policies implemented by countries, while also providing an outlook for 2018.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2016

Mar 2017
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradeable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth combined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2015

Apr 2016
Book
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradeable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth combined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2014

Dec 2014
Book
United Nations
This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradeable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth combined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2013

Jul 2014
Book
United Nations
This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth combined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment.
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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2012

Apr 2013
Book
United Nations
This publication shows that the global economic crisis has had a negative, albeit not dramatic, impact in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. Global financial instability led to smaller inflows of short-term capital and a more volatile exchange rate in Brazil and Mexico, but eased pressures towards currency appreciation. Monetary policy was slightly expansionary. The fiscal position deteriorated in most countries, but fiscal policies have remained predominantly prudent. The region’s economy proved resilient, despite the global economic downturn. Employment and wages rose, with unemployment falling more among women than among men, but there are signs that growth in “quality” employment has slowed. The outlook for 2013 is again for lacklustre and uncertain external conditions.
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