Closing the technological gap in Latin America

Conference · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · J. Econ. Issues; (United States)

OSTI ID:7037393

Street, J H; James, D D

The 19 oil-importing countries of Latin America were severely affected by the 1973 oil embargo and price increases, which revealed a widening technological gap that has made stability and economic growth difficult for these countries. Unstable price levels and massive inflation have produced unprecedented balance-of-payments deficits. The area's technological gap leaves it unprepared to produce adequate food supplies or to make major resource substitutions. Internal weaknesses are evident in the educational and research biases of South America that have limited the progress of universities and research institutes. New policies are needed to promote viable science and technology by setting priorities and expanding indigenous research programs. Several case studies of indigenous innovation and adaptation are noted to illustrate the potential for closing the technological gap in a peaceful, constructive way. 44 references.

• Research Organization: Rutgers--The State Univ., Brunswick, NJ
• OSTI ID: 7037393
• Conference Information: Journal Name: J. Econ. Issues; (United States) Journal Volume: 12:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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