El Dia published this incredibly in-depth analysis of how the indigenous people in Bolivia continue to be played by people who claim to be protectors of mother earth, the socialists of the 21st century and protectors of the coca… The conservative nature of the doctrines of decolonization To understand the theories of decolonization, very popular…
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The salary increase
Alberto Bonadona’s article in Pagina Siete: The salary increase The request for a salary of more than Bs8,000 by the trade unions is more a pose than a conviction. The Government will conclude the annual routine with the usual struggle and will award an increase around five per cent, which exceeds the rise of the…
Is Bolivia prepared for “mercantilism” or “liberalism”?
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,…
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…
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…
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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