Latin American Economic History in the 1930s: Country Case Studies

A collection of academic papers analyzing the economic impact of the 1930s Great Depression across Latin America. The work, edited by Rosemary Thorp, includes case studies on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Central America. The analysis covers topics such as the shift from export-led to import-substituting economies, the role of state policy, and international economic pressures.

Use Cases

• Comparative analysis of economic restructuring based on country-specific case studies mentioned in the description
• Studying the impact of international economic policies on peripheral economies based on the analysis of Argentina and Brazil
• Historical research on industrialization and state-led capital accumulation based on the chapters on Mexico
• Examining the transition from export-led to import-substituting models based on the chapter on Chile

Strengths

• Focuses on a specific, critical historical period (the 1930s) for a defined region
• Includes analysis from multiple contributors, providing diverse scholarly perspectives
• Covers a range of national economies, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru

Limitations

• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Likely an aggregation or listing of academic papers and book chapters.

Time Range

Primary focus on the 1930s, with some chapters covering the 1920s and 1940s.

Freshness

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Geography

Latin America, with specific coverage of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Central America.