This case series is designed for use in training courses in political economy and economic reform process (see also the case, UV1604). It transports students in the rugged coast of Colombia. Students must struggle with the paradox that the Colombian economy has been a shining star in Latin America, according to some measures, even though the country was sitting on an unstable political base. (A) allow the consideration of the case of the process of economic reforms in the context of Latin America. By the mid-1990s, economic reforms, the Colombian economy transition from their internally focused on integrating into the world economy, the so-called aperture Economy. Macroeconomic, microeconomic and institutional reforms in this area will be considered in detail. The relative economic stability are analyzed in (A) case gives the economic difficulties in (B) the case where the unstable political situation jumps to the forefront. Social conflicts are caused by interest groups that have perpetuated the civil war and was based on the drug trade to finance their positions is a huge problem to the end of the 20th century. "Hide
by Melissa M. Appleyard, Carlos Zuleta Source: Darden School of Business 17 pages. Publication Date: September 12, 2000. Prod. #: UV1606-PDF-ENG
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