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- Title
Pragmatism and Integration for Central America's Economic Future: Exercising Freedom of Choice.
- Authors
Ruttenberg, Tara
- Abstract
Urging pragmatism toward advantageous relations and sustainable fair trade practices with new economic allies while targeting equitable domestic development strategies, this piece identifies key policy areas where Central America is set to benefit most from its strategic positioning in the Americas and within the wider global economy. In light of the economic shortcomings and detrimental social implications associated with free trade agreements and historical dependency on the United States, this set of policy recommendations seeks a new approach. In short, Central American leaders, while eager at the opportunities, must practice caution in opening to new markets in China and Europe, while at the same time strengthening regional integration within Central America and with the rest of Latin America through bilateral and multilateral approaches geared toward diversification, wealth redistribution and economic growth with sustainable social equity.
- Subjects
CENTRAL America; UNFAIR competition; FREE trade; INTERNATIONAL trade; INTERNATIONAL relations; ECONOMIC development
- Publication
Peace & Conflict Monitor, 2010, p3
- Publication type
Article