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.
Jeffrey D. Sachs is the Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, Professor of Health Policy and Management, and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Felipe Larraín B. is Professor of Economics at the Universidad Católica de Chile and former Director of the Central America Project at the Harvard Institute for International Development, Harvard University.