Trade liberalisation and industrial response: the case of Chile (1974-1987)
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https://doi.org/10.13133/2037-3643/10535Keywords:
International trade and balance of payments, Chile, LiberalisationAbstract
Since 1974 Chile has experienced a radical and thorough process of restructuring. An examination is undertaken of the impact of the liberalisation of international transactions on the industrial sector in Chile during the period 1974 to 1987. Particular attention is focused on the way this affected responses from companies.
JEL Codes: F02, F13
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