Productivity Archives - Americas Quarterly

Maintenance work at the Panama Canal in May 2025.

Overcoming Latin America’s Stubborn Productivity Gap

One of the region’s most pressing issues offers an opportunity to governments and private companies alike.

Farmers plow a field in Cusco, Peru, in November.

Latin America’s Incomplete Liberalization Story

The region’s economies still revolve around commodities and low-productivity services. Better planning can help.

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