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Authoritarianism and economic orthodoxy: Chile 1974-87

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  • Jaime Gatica
  • Alejandra Mizala

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The purpose of this article is to assess the Chilean economic model implementedduring the military regime between 1974-1987. It is argued that the orthodox policiesput into effect during these years led to slow growth and to worsen the living conditions ofthe majority of the population. The main reforms and stabilization policies is firstly presented.Secondly, using officials’ indicators we assess the results of these measures comparingwith the Chilean economic performance of the sixties and with the other countries of theLatin America. Finally, in the conclusion, we briefly present the main issues involved in afuture economic strategy. JEL Classification: N16; N46.

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  • Jaime Gatica & Alejandra Mizala, 1990. "Authoritarianism and economic orthodoxy: Chile 1974-87," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 10(2), pages 195-208.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:10:y:1990:i:2:p:195-208:id:1533
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    Keywords

    Economic history of Chile; economic growth;

    JEL classification:

    • N16 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • N46 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Latin America; Caribbean

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