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080			_a12.08.01 G687
100			_aGottschalk, Ricardo
245			_aEast Asia's growing demand for primary commodities - macroeconomic challenges for Latin America
260			_bUN _aNew YorkUS _c2006
300			_ax, 35 p.
520			_aAnalyzes the macroeconomic impact of East Asia's growing demand for primary and industrial commodities in four Latin American countries - Brazil, Chile, Peru and Venezuela. Shows that while the export boom has contributed to improved external accounts in these countries, it has posed the challenges of how to manage the surpluses. Concludes that Latin American countries should do more to increase investment, especially in the infrastructure sectors. They should also avoid excessive currency appreciation.
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