Synopses & Reviews
This work is the only economic history of Venezuela written in English. In it, Salazar-Carrillo provides estimates that have not been published previously on the Venezuelan economy in general, and the oil component in particular. Evolution of the oil industry in Venezuela is covered in detail and the concept of the retained value of oil expenditures and tnvestment is developed. Recent government policies and the performance of the Venezuelan economy are evaluated, and export-oriented strategies are considered. The appropriateness of these plans in fostering economic development is discussed.
Review
This book will be of particular interest to students of economic development, upper-division undergraduate and graduate.Choice
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[A] useful book.EH.NET
Synopsis
This work is an extensive review of the economic development of Venezuela, allowing the exploration of the link between the oil sector and the rest of the economy, and a comparison of the impact of oil on the other economic sectors.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-275) and index.
About the Author
JORGE SALAZAR-CARRILLO is Director of the Center of Economic Reserach and Professor of Economics at Florida International University.
Table of Contents
Introduction
A Theoretical Framework
A Short Review of Methodological Problems and Data Sources
The Effects and Contribution of Oil to the Economics of Venezuela, 1910-22
The Effects and Contribution of Oil to the Economics of Venezuela, 1922-29
The Contribution of Oil and Its Effects on the Economy of Venezuela, 1930-36
The Contribution of Oil and Its Effects on the Economy of Venezuela, 1936-42
The Contribution of Petroleum and Its Effects on the Economic Development of Venezuela, 1943-57
The Contribution of Petroleum and Its Effects on the Economic Development of Venezuela, 1958-73
The Contribution of Petroleum and Its Effects on the Economic Development of Venezuela, 1974-85
The Contribution of Petroleum and Its Effects on the Economic Development of Venezuela, 1986-90
Bibliography
Index