The Political Economy of Argentina in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge Latin American Studies, Series Number 92)

In this book, Roberto Cortés Conde describes and explains the decline of the Argentine economy in the twentieth century, its evolution, and its consequences. At the beginning of the century, the economy grew at a sustained rate, a modern transport system united the country, a massive influx of immigrants populated the land, and education expanded, leading to a dramatic fall in illiteracy. However, by the second half of the century, growth not only stalled, but a dramatic reversal occurred, and the perspectives in the median and long term turned negative, and growth eventually collapsed. This work of historical analysis defines the most important problems faced by the Argentine economy. Some of these problems were fundamental, while others occurred without being properly considered, but in their entirety, Cortés Conde demonstrates how they had a deleterious effect on the country. "In this work, Roberto Cortés Conde describes and explains the decline of the Argentine economy in the 20th century, its evolution, and its consequences. At the beginning of the century, the economy grew at a sustained rate, a modern transport system united the country, a massive influx of immigrants populated the land and education expanded, leading to a dramatic fall in illiteracy. However, by the second half of the century, growth not only stalled, but a dramatic reversal occurred, and the perspectives in the median and long term turned negative, and growth eventually collapsed. This work of historical analysis defines the most important problems faced by the Argentine economy. Some of these problems were fundamental, while others occurred without being properly considered, but in their entirety, Cortés Conde demonstrates how they had a deleterious effect on the country." -- Publisher's website In This Work, Roberto Cortés Conde Describes And Explains The Decline Of The Argentine Economy In The 20th Century, Its Evolution, And Its Consequences. At The Beginning Of The Century, The Economy Grew At A Sustained Rate, A Modern Transport System United The Country, A Massive Influx Of Immigrants Populated The Land And Education Expanded, Leading To A Dramatic Fall In Illiteracy.--back Cover. Period Of Rapid Economic Expansion: 1880-1914 -- From World War I To The Great Depression Of 1930 -- From The 1930 Financial Crisis To World War Ii -- The Political Economy Of Peronism -- A Divided Society, 1955-1973 -- The Long Decline. Roberto Cortés Conde. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 375-382) And Index. "In this work, Roberto Cortes Conde describes and explains the decline of the Argentine economy in the twentieth century, its evolution, and its consequences. This work of historical analysis defines the most important problems faced by the Argentine economy. Some of these problems were fundamental, whereas others occurred without being properly considered, but in their entirety, Cortes Conde demonstrates how they had a deleterious effect on the country."--Jacket