The Political Economy of Argentina, 1946-83 (Pitt Latin American Series)

In this collection of essays, 12 international economists analyze every government since Peron's first presidency, including the latest military administrations. The appraisal of the first Peronist period (1946-55) is originally revisionist, while the ambitious aims of the "Revolucion Libertadora", which overthrew Peron, are shown as neither liberal nor liberating. The years 1958-74 are examined, revealing that Argentina at that time went through a remarkable period of growth not usually appreciated by commentators. The shortcomings of the military government's economic policies are seen as a consequence of their weak and belated response to the world oil crisis and the book ends with a postscript on President Alfonsin's changing economic strategy in his first years of government.