From natural resources to the knowledge economy : trade and job quality (English)

The study questions whether, after a decade of remarkable progress in trade reform, Latin America and the Caribbean really integrates into the global market, offering a promising rapid growth, and good jobs for its workers. For despite the incidence of the loosely called "knowledge economy", the concern prevails that most countries' rich natural resources, still are the determining factor for exports. Policy recommendations include fostering openness...

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Author

De Ferranti,David;

Perry, Guillermo E.;

Lederman,Daniel;

Maloney, William E.;
Document Date
2002/01/01
Document Type
Publication
Report Number
23440
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Latin America, Caribbean,
Region
Latin America and Caribbean,
Disclosure Date
2002/04/18
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
From natural resources to the knowledge economy : trade and job quality
Keywords
comparative advantage

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De Ferranti,David; Perry, Guillermo E.; Lederman,Daniel; Maloney, William E..

From natural resources to the knowledge economy : trade and job quality (English). World Bank Latin American and Caribbean studies ; viewpoints Washington DC ; World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/563331468088167696

From natural resources to the knowledge economy : trade and job quality (English)

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