The economies of Argentina and Brazil : a comparative perspective This book compares the successes and failures of the development and growth processes of Argentina and Brazil. It provides important insights into the different performances of these economies through a series of comparative essays written by Argentinian and Brazilian economists pt. 1. Industrialization pt. 2. Agriculture pt. 3. The service sector : formal and informal pt. 4. Income distribution pt. 5. The state and the privatization experience pt. 6. Regional development pt. 7. Inflation and stabilization policies pt. 8. Foreign trade and investment : past and present