This semiannual journal from the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) provides a forum for influential economists and policymakers from the region to share high-quality research directly applied to policy issues within and among those countries.
Contents:
Ideology and Taxation in Latin America,
Ernesto Stein and Lorena Caro
Organization and Information in the Fight against Crime: The Integration of Police Forces in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil,
Rodrigo R. Soares and Igor Viveiros
Do as I Do, and Also as I Say: Monetary Policy Impact on Brazil's Financial Markets,
Alicia Garc a-Herrero, Eric Girardin, and Enestor Dos Santos
The Effects of In Utero Programs on Birth Outcomes: The Case of Buen Comienzo,
Lina Cardona-Sosa and Carlos Medina
Identifying the Main Emitters of Carbon Dioxide in Mexico: A Multi-Sectoral Study,
Joana Chapa and Araceli Ortega
Are Daily Financial Data Useful for Forescasting GDP? Evidence from Mexico,
Luis M. G mez-Zamudio and Ra l Ibarra