Title: Economists, politics and the State
First published: 1998
Description: "Studies ascent of professional economists to high positions in government during last five administrations in Chile. Initially, economists were in control of economic policymaking, but gradually have increased their influence by occupying top positions throughout the State bureaucracy. Also looks at economists' role during and after Chile's transition to democratic rule. Research is based on more than 100 interviews with high-ranking government officials. The interviewees are listed in the appendix"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Subjects: Politics and government, Economic policy, Economists, Political activity, Chile, economic conditions
Places: Chile
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: HC192 .M6585 1988