The Cuban economy at the start of the twenty-first century
by Jorge I. Domínguez
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How can Cuba address the challenges of economic development and transformation that have bedeviled so many Latin American and Eastern European countries? What are the universally common macroeconomic and societal challenges it faces and the specific peculiarities that have emerged after a decade-long transformation of its economy? For the Cuban and American social scientists and policy experts writing in this timely and provocative volume, the answer lies in examining Cuba's development show more trajectory by delving into issues ranging from the political economy of reform to their impact on specific sectors including export development, foreign direct investment, and U.S.-Cuba trade. Moreover, the volume also draws attention to the intersection between economic reform and societal dynamics by exploring changes in household consumption, socio-economic mobility, as well as remittances and their effects, while remaining steadfast in its focus on their policy implications for Cuba's future. show lessTags
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Jorge J. Dominguez is Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University, where he also directs the Weatherhead Center of International Affairs Rafael Fernandez de Castro is Academic Dean of the Department of International Studies, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico
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- 330.97291 — Society, government, & culture Economics Jobs & Careers Economic geography and history North America Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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- HC152.5 .C8116 — Social sciences Economic history and conditions Economic history and conditions By region or country
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