The introduction of the neoliberal model in Chile
and its social consequences
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Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki Euroregionalnej
im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Publication date: 2014-06-30
JoMS 2014;21(2):131-150
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ABSTRACT
Chile is an example of a country which, thanks to the efficient management
of public finances, managed to stabilize, and then entered the path
of rapid growth of the national economy. The success of Chile is the result
of deep reforms, which were initiated in the 70s XX century. Next phase
of neo-liberal model of an open economy introduced in Chile in the 90s
was aimed at stimulating internal sources of growth (eg., By encouraging
the holders of capital investment and increasing productivity labor and
human capital). Activation of entrepreneurship and innovation was seen
as an opportunity to reduce dependence on copper exports from Chile and
the world economic situation on the market of raw material. In the case of
Chile “miracle” was made, focusing only on the economic aspect of the entire
project, avoiding the issues of social and political freedom. Therefore,
it is difficult to talk about the victory of economic reforms carried out by
the notorious Chicago Boys, first, not making a sound assessment of the
government of General Pinochet, secondly, without carrying out the analysis
of the problems currently facing the State. It is not without significance
in this context that serious protests rocked the country for a long time.
Chile as a result of the reforms is currently experiencing serious problems
in the education, health and so on. Longer it is difficult to ignore the huge
social divide that sharpened layer between the privileged and those living
in extreme poverty.