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Economy of Latin America (ECON4311)

Economy of Latin America (ECON4311)

Welcome! In this course we will study the economy of Latin America. The main purpose of this class is to advance your understanding on the economic development of the region, as well as of the challenges that will shape the region’s future. To this end, we will learn about a variety of topics, including economic history, economic growth, trade policy, fiscal and monetary policy, and other economic phenomena of special interest for Latin American countries. From time to time, we will have the opportunity to zoom in into country-specific historical episodes.

Introductory video

Here’s an excellent introduction to the topic by Professor Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde (UPenn). Please watch before our first class meeting. To skip the introduction, fast forward to minute 4.

Introductory Podcast

Here’s a fantastic podcast by The Pie discussing the Political Economy of Latin America. The podcast touches upon the region’s experimentation with democratization and the growing threats of authoritarism. Check it out:

Course Materials

Here you can find syllabus, slides, homeworks, group project, and past exams.