Venezuela Before Chávez: Anatomy of an Economic Collapse - Paperback

by Ricardo Hausmann (Editor), Francisco R. Rodríguez (Editor)

A collection of essays that explore the collapse of economic growth in Venezuela since the 1970s. Essays discuss the relevance of public investment, labor markets, fiscal policy, institutions, politics, and values.

Author Biography

Ricardo Hausmann is Professor of the Practice of Economic Development and Director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He served as Venezuela's Minister of Planning in 1992-93.

Francisco R. Rodríguez is Chief Andean Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2000 to 2004 he served as Chief Economist of the Venezuelan National Assembly.