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Artificial intelligence

How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America

March 20, 2025

Bas B. Bakker, Sophia Chen, Dmitry Vasilyev

Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help

Fiscal policy and management

Why Latin America Needs Lower Deficits and Stronger Fiscal Rules

December 18, 2024

Juan Passadore, Juan Pedro Treviño, Rodrigo Valdés

The increase in debt in the last decade points to the need for lowering deficits, rebuilding space to deal with shocks, and strengthening fiscal rules

Economic growth

Breaking Latin America’s Cycle of Low Growth and Violence

December 5, 2024

Ilan Goldfajn, Rodrigo Valdés

Crime directly costs the region more than 3 percent of GDP and lowers growth. Economic instability, in turn, drives higher rates of crime. Actions can be taken to break this vicious cycle.

Latin America's Shifting Demographics Could Undercut Growth

April 23, 2024

Gustavo Adler, Rodrigo Valdés

As the region’s population ages, boosting labor force participation and productivity will be key to aid economic growth and raise living standards.

Economic growth

Latin America Can Boost Economic Growth by Reducing Crime

December 18, 2023

Rafael Machado Parente, Rodrigo Valdés

Reducing crime could significantly boost investment, productivity, and GDP growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

International trade

How Latin America Can Use Trade to Boost Growth

November 16, 2023

Flavien Moreau, Rafael Machado Parente

Better infrastructure and logistics can help the region increase trade and growth

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