The Political Economy of Argentina, 1946-83

Twelve international economists analyze every government since Peron's first presidency, including the latest military administrations. The years 1958-74 are examined in a new light and the postscript refers to President Alfonsin's changing economic strategy in his first years of government.

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Argentinian presidents and ministers of economy 1946-83; the political economy of Argentina 1946-83; political and economic crisis in Argentina, J.C.Portantiero; Argentina's nationalism - myth or reality?, J.Fodor; Peronist economic policies 1946-55, P.Gerchunoff; the "Revolucion Libertadora" 1955-58, C.Szusterman; the economic policies of the liberating revolution, P.Gerchunoff; unbalanced development 1958-62, A.Petrecolla; economic policy without political context and response, J.C.de Pablo; economic policy during Illia's period in office 1963-66, A.Guadigni; Argentina - macroeconomic policy 1966-71, G.Maynard; transitional economic policies 1970-73, M.Filippini and M.A.Olcese; Argentina's economy under a Labour based government 1973-76, G.di Tella; Argentine economic policy 1976-81, L.Sjaastad; Argentina after Martinez de Hoz 1981-83, R.Dornbusch. Postscipt - statistical appendix 1946-85.