Political Institutions and Economic Growth in Latin America offers a new contribution to the literature on institutions and growth through the analysis of histo

Offers a comprehensive, region-wide analysis of the politics of taxation in Latin America to make reforms politically palatable and sustainable.

Crony capitalism systems—in which those close to political policymakers receive favors allowing them to earn returns far above market value—are a fundamenta

The essays in this volume employ the insights and techniques of political science, economics and history to provide a fresh answer to this question.

Latin America has been central to the main debates on development economics, ranging from the relationships between income inequality and economic growth, and t