Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2013: Three Decades of Uneven and Unstable Growth

Focusing on sustainable regional growth, this survey examines the necessary policies for economic improvement in Latin America and the Caribbean. It explores the interconnections between growth, investment, and employment, alongside fiscal, monetary, industrial, trade, and social policies for both short and long-term development. Key regional challenges, including structural heterogeneity, high inequality, and environmental sustainability, are highlighted. The report also provides an analysis of the region's economic evolution in the first half of 2013.