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Debt Crisis, Trade Liberalization, Structural Adjustment, And Growth: Some Policy Considerations

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This paper analyzes some dynamic aspects of trade liberalization reforms within the context of the debt crisis. In particular, the paper discusses issues concerning intensity of liberalization, speed of trade reform, and the interaction between liberalization and stabilization. It deals with analytical issues and draws from the empirical experiences of some highly indebted Latin American countries.

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  • Sebastian Edwards, 1989. "Debt Crisis, Trade Liberalization, Structural Adjustment, And Growth: Some Policy Considerations," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 7(3), pages 30-41, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:7:y:1989:i:3:p:30-41
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1989.tb00567.x
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