Latin America needs better taxes and better spending

Fiscal policy, says the latest Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO 2009) from the OECD’s Development Centre, can be a powerful tool for economic, political and social development in Latin America if taxes are raised efficiently and fairly.

Perspectivas Económicas de América Latina 2009

¿Está aprovechando América Latina el potencial de la política fiscal como herramienta para el desarrollo?

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