Research Papers

A group of economic specialists within ten areas compiled up-to-date analysis of the best solutions. On this page you can download the conference papers and learn more about the analysis. More background information about the different Copenhagen Consensus papers can be found here.

Public Administration and Institutions

Most Latin American countries have democratic constitutions, functioning bureaucracies and professional judiciaries. However, operation is patchy. Some institutions in some countries are at least as good as those in wealthier states; others are plagued by corruption and waste.		Challenge Paper by Susan Rose-Ackerman
		Summary of Challenge Paper in English
		Perspective Paper by Ugo Panizza

Education

Many economists claim that better education leads to greater economic growth, as well as higher incomes for individuals, better health and lower fertility rates. This paper focuses on three proposals to improve education in Latin America and the Carribean.		Challenge Paper by Amy Damon and Paul Glewwe
		Summary of Challenge Paper in English
		Perspective Paper by Miguel Urquiola

Democracy

Today, the countries of Latin America confront numerous challenges to the quality of their democracies. This paper looks at political party and party institutionalization and women's legislative representation.		Challenge Paper by Professor Mark P. Jones
		Summary of Challenge Paper in English
		Summary of Challenge Paper in Spanish

Violence and Crime

Crime and violence is a major concern in Latin America. The main issue is the high incidence of crime, followed by drug trafficking, proliferation of violent youth gangs, money laundering and domestic violence.		Challenge Paper by Mark A Cohen and Mauricio Rubio
		Summary of Challenge Paper in English
		Perspective Paper by Andrew Morrison

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