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Informality in Latin America and the Caribbean [PDF]
This paper studies the causes and consequences of informality and applies the analysis to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. It starts with a discussion on the definition and measures of informality, as well as on the reasons why widespread ...
Loayza, Norman V. +2 more
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Bio-cultural anchorage of the prickly pear cactus in Tlalnepantla (Morelos), Mexico
Culture & History Digital Journal, 2016 The prickly pear cactus is a source of food with strong bio-cultural anchorage in Mexico. This is due to at least three factors: 1) the nature and heritage of cacti; 2) cultural heritage; and 3) the socio-cultural relationships with historical and ...
Gerardo Torres-Salcido +2 more
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Plants, People, PlanetSocietal Impact Statement Maize is one of the most consumed grains worldwide. Its production and international trade are expected to continue increasing because of its use as animal fodder and direct human food.
Diana Alejandra Méndez Rojas
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The U.S. recession could hurt the South, particularly in oil and apparel exports, and Latin America and the Caribbean. But South-South trade is partly picking up the slack.
Canuto, Otaviano +2 more
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A Turning Point? Recent Developments on Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean [PDF]
This paper documents patterns and recent developments on different dimensions of inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). New comparative international evidence confirms that LAC is a region of high inequality, although maybe not the highest ...
Guillermo Cruces +3 more
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Agricultural Productivity Growth, Efficiency Change and Technical Progress in Latin America and the Caribbean [PDF]
This paper analyzes total factor productivity growth in agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean between 1961 and 2007 employing the Malmquist Index, a non-parametric methodology that uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods.
Carlos Ludena
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Fundamental Principles and Rights At Work: Value, Viability, Incidence and Importance as Elements For Economic Progress and Social Justice [PDF]
, 2002 Working Paper prepared for the ILO by Maria Luz Vega Ruiz and Daniel Martinez, focusing on the rights at work in Latin America and the ...
Martinez, Daniel, Ruiz, Maria Luz Vega
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The use of an adequate mathematical model is crucial to evaluate vaccine effectiveness
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2012 Jorge A Gomez +3 more
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Regional Meeting on the Philanthropy Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean [PDF]
, 2003 WINGS, in collaboration with GIFE (Brazil), co-sponsored a regional meeting on philanthropy in Brazil. The meeting, held in Sao Paulo 21-22 November 2002, focused on ways that the countries in the Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) region can enhance their ...
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