Download or read book Economic Development in Central America: Structural reform written by Felipe Larraín B. and published by Harvard Kennedy School. This book was released on 2001 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, Central America has faced market dependency, natural disasters, and political systems characterized by protectionist policies and low participation--situations that have had a tremendous impact on its economic development. This two-volume set is a comprehensive assessment of Central America's position in the world economy, and it serves as a handbook for the important economic reforms Central America must undertake to become a viable competitor in the international economy.