Exploring the economic disparity between Latin America and the Asian tiger economies, the podcast discusses the success of East and Southeast Asia compared to the tepid growth in Latin America. It highlights Singapore as a prime example of business-friendly nations and visits a factory making high-tech credit cards. Economists weigh in on what Latin America can learn from the 'Asian Tigers', emphasizing the importance of openness and innovation.
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Latin America can learn from Asian Tigers' outward-oriented development strategies for economic growth.
Latin America should focus on STEM education and discipline in labor productivity like East Asia to boost productivity levels.
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The Difference in Economic Growth between Latin America and East Asia
Latin America's share of the global economy has decreased, while East Asia's has increased significantly since 1980. In the past, Latin America was richer, but now East Asians are wealthier due to better development strategies. Countries like South Korea and Singapore thrived through outward-oriented development, contrasting with Latin America's late open-market approach.
Education and Labor Productivity Contrasts
East Asian countries prioritize education and have higher productivity growth rates compared to Latin America. Asia's focus on STEM education has led to better problem-solving skills. The discipline in labor productivity is crucial for maintaining high productivity levels, something Latin American economies can learn from their Asian counterparts.
Success Factors in Industrialization and Business Environment
The success of Asian Tigers like Singapore stems from industrialization and creating a business-friendly environment. Singapore's rapid industrial growth emphasized manufacturing, infrastructure, and skilled workforce, leading to economic success. Additionally, the collaboration between the public and private sectors in East Asia contributes to economic growth and innovation.
Go back 50 years and Latin America was generally wealthier than East Asia. But that has been reversed.
While the economies of East and South East Asia have taken off, enjoying a so-called "economic miracle", Latin America’s have experienced only tepid growth, despite the region’s enormous potential. Gideon Long asks why.
We go to Singapore, one of the most open and business friendly nations on earth, to visit a factory making credit cards using the latest computer chips. And we ask economists what Latin America can learn from the 'Asian Tigers'.
(Image: A photograph of a tourist boat in Singapore next to a drone view shot showing buildings in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Credit: Reuters/EPA)
Presented and produced by Gideon Long
Reporter: Monica Miller
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