Comparing East Asia and Latin America: Dimensions of Development

Issue Date October 2000
Volume 11
Issue 4
Page Numbers 80-94
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Such a comparison clearly shows a higher prevalence of democracy in Latin America and a better economic performance in East Asia. The two regions are likely to converge on both dimensions, but the gaps will remain.

About the Authors

Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama is Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. 

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Sanjay Marwah

Sanjay Marwah is a Bradley Research Fellow at George Mason University’s School of Public Policy.

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