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The impact of structural adjustment on government spending and debt in Latin America

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  • Jon Jonakin †
  • Mark Stephens ‡

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In theory, the policies associated with adjustment and stabilization (AS) in Latin America were designed to contain wasteful government spending, enhance economic efficiency, and forestall recurrent debt and liquidity crises. In practice, AS succeeded in shrinking the size of government, but regional debt rose and debt servicing remained historically high. Government spending on physical infrastructure and subsidies fell sharply, while military spending in much of the region escalated. The changing magnitude and relative pattern of government expenditures corresponded with slower economic growth, higher unemployment, and continued liquidity crises.

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  • Jon Jonakin † & Mark Stephens ‡, 2004. "The impact of structural adjustment on government spending and debt in Latin America," Defence and Peace Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 157-171, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:defpea:v:15:y:2004:i:2:p:157-171
    DOI: 10.1080/1024269032000110531
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