Economic and Sustainable Development in Latin America

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course analyzes the economic development of Latin America, its structural characteristics, historical roots, recent reforms, and current economic policy and sustainability challenges. His emphasis is on the application of macroeconomic analysis to real-world problems. Thus, several case studies corresponding to Latin American countries are used. An important objective of the course is for students to develop the ability to understand the policy options facing economic authorities and the consequences of such policies. Special attention is paid to the economic reforms of recent decades and those currently in force, including those related to climate change and sustainable development, as the axis of the countries' development plans. The course presupposes a basic knowledge of macroeconomics and international economics. The theory is used to help illuminate economic policy options.