The following article from Dani Rodrik should serve us as food for thought: whether Bolivia is going on the right trend, or are we still missing economic, political direction? From: The New Mercantilistic Challenge CAMBRIDGE – The history of economics is largely a struggle between two opposing schools of thought, “liberalism” and “mercantilism.” Economic liberalism,…
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Bolivia and the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom
Current Bolivian central government’s policies/actions/uncertainties have an impact regarding our ability to compete in the international economic market. The following charts reveal how we continue to fall and lose competitiveness, despite “successful accomplishments…” governmental propaganda… Bolivia’s economic freedom score is 47.9, making its economy the 156th freest in the 2013 Index. Its overall score is…
Early in 2013, and Bolivia continues to scare away private investment!
This is a well-written Editorial from El Diario: Unexpected “nationalization” The unexpected “nationalization” of Elecropaz (La Paz), Elfeo (Oruro), Manager of Empresas S.A. and service company (Edeser), belonging to Iberdrola, with predominant Spanish capitals, comes in addition to previous nationalization of the Transportadora de Electricidad firm, of the same origin, made eight months ago and…
2012 in review
Bolivian Thoughts in an Emerging World likes to thank all of you dear and regarded visitors! I hope to see you again this 2013 and that our country shines and leaves behind all the uncertainty, hatred and resentment of those poor demagogue people. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film…
Santa Cruz needs to draw the line!
Santa Cruz is the economic driving force in Bolivia, as such, must draw the lines for the economic future of Bolivia. El Deber reports: Big and new challenges The Santa Cruz economy grows despite everything and expects seven laws Crucian entrepreneurship accepts the challenge of the Government to continue breaking economic records and raise export….
What Bolivia needs starting tomorrow? January 1st, 2013?
Henrry Ugarte A. writes for El Deber: Entrepreneurs see five challenges to continue growing in 2013 They believe that the ideal is to hold 5%, but suggest on agreeing on important laws, such as the banking and investment. They ask for either negotiate with the CAN before deciding admission to Mercosur. Linked to the trade,…
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