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Latin America and Caribbean Conference

The Latin America and Caribbean Conference on Policy Reforms is one of thought-provoking discussions and panels.  The topics reflect the current trends and pressing issues of the economy.  The conference brings together academics, the business community and policy makers to discuss and debate issues of importance to us all.

 

Upcoming 2009 Latin America and Caribbean Conference

       

Date

May 2009

Agenda and Papers Presented

The following papers have been submitted.  As we presented 
 
First Day:
Session One: Anti-Lemons: School Reputation and Educational Quality - Miguel Urquiola and Education and Economic Growth in Latin America - Eric Hanushek

Session Two: Do Natural Resources Fuel Authoritarianism: A Reappraisal of the Resource Curse- Stephen Haber 

Session Three: The Price of Political Opposition: Evidence from Venezuela's Maisanta - Edward Miguel and Conscription and Crime - Ernesto Schargrodsky
 
Second Day:
Session Six: Oil Booms and Their Impact through Fiscal Policy - Anamaria Pieschacon    
Session Seven: Evaluating the Impact of Community Based Health Interventions: Evidence from Brazil's Family Health Program - Rodrigo Soares and Sex Work and Infection: What's Law Enforcement Got to Do With It? - Paul Gertler
Session Eight: Unemployment Insurance in Chile - Andrea Repetto
Complete Program»


 Key Note Speakers


  • Alejandro Toledo
    Former President of Perú

    "Global Economic Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities for Poverty Reduction, Growth, and Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean"

  • Anne Krueger
    Professor of Economics, Johns Hopkins University, SAIS

    "How Robust is Latin America to the Global Financial Crisis?"