Discrimination in Latin America: an Economic Perspective

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Publisher Marketing: Latin America has often been regarded as a region with deep ethnic and class conflicts. This book uses a variety of methodological tools to explore the extent to which discrimination against women and demographic minorities is pervasive in Latin America. Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 76 (EAN 9780821378359, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  World Bank Group Founded in 1944, the World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance. The Bank is now working in more than 100 developing economies, bringing a mix of finance and ideas to improve living standards and eliminate the worst forms of poverty. For each of its clients, theBank works with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to formulate assistance strategies. Its country offices worldwide deliver the Bank's program in countries, liaise with government and civil society, and work to increase understanding of development issues. Contributor Bio:  Chong, Alberto Alberto Chong is a researcher at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Florencio Lopez de Silanes is a Professor at the Yale School of Management and is a researcher with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Contributor Bio:  Moro, Andrea Andrea Moro is Professor of General Linguistics at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan.