Economists, Politics and the State

Chile 1958-1994

• Author(s): Verónica Montecinos,
• Publisher: CEDLA
• Pages: 151
• ISBN_10: 907028085X
  ISBN_13: 9789070280857
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Biography & Autobiography / Social Scientists & Psychologists , Business & Economics / General , Business & Economics / Economic Conditions , Business & Economics / Economic History ,

Description:... Economists constitute one of the most powerful professions in Chile. In the past four decades, the economics profession has been transformed from a small and marginal group to one whose membership has greatly expanded its ranks, influence and prestige. Economists were initially successful in gaining control over economic policy-making. More recently, they have risen to top positions throughout the state bureaucracy. This book -- based on interviews with high-ranking government officials -- examines how Chilean economists have broadened their influence in the policy-making process. The concluding chapter deals with the role of economists during and after the country's transition to democratic rule.