Introduction After registering impressive rates of growth during the first half of the 80s, the Cuban economy beginning in 1986 entered into a deep economic crisis, from which it has yet to emerge. The factors contributing to this crisis are many and complex in nature and can be attributed to both internal and external factors. […]
Membership Requirements in the IMF: Possible Implications for Cuba
This paper has been prepared for presentation at the First Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE) in Miami, Florida on August 16, 1991. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and in no way represent the official views of the International Monetary Fund. This paper […]
Notas sobre una estrategia agropecuaria para Cuba
“Para verdades trabajamos, y no para sueños” José Martí Unpublished Work Copyright 1991 Raúl Fernández La inevitable terminación de la tiranía castrista dará a los cubanos una singular oportunidad de replantear la estructura de la nación. De la forma en que el pueblo de Cuba aproveche tal coyuntura dependerá en gran medida el destino del […]
Notes On An Agricultural Strategy For Cuba
The unavoidable termination of Castro’s tyranny will give the Cuban people a unique opportunity to redraw the structure of their nation. The future of Cuba will greatly depend on the way Cubans take advantage of that opportunity. For this reason, efforts like those of the ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE CUBAN ECONOMY are necessary […]
Comments by Antonio Gayoso on Notas sobre una estrategia agropecuaria para Cuba
Presenters dealt with agricultural conditions and problems which are new Cuban Government would face in the future. Some approaches were discussed to address these problems. Foremost issue will be the role of the sugar sector. Major conclusion was that it will remain critical to Cuban economic well being. Given market conditions, continuous access to Soviet […]