Latin American Economic Outlook 2018 - Rethinking Institutions for Development

Intro
 Foreword
 Acknowledgements
 Table of contents
 Acronyms and abbreviations
 Editorial
 Executive summary
 Overview --
Rethinking institutions for development: Towards a new state-citizens-market nexus
 Chapter 1 --
The social contract in Latin America and the Caribbean: Situation and policy challenges
 The social contract has weakened in LAC owing to the difficulties of institutions to respond to the rising and evolving aspirations of society
 A stronger social contract in LAC entails rethinking institutions to overcome persistent socio-economic challenges and promote greater well-being ConclusionsReferences
 Chapter 2 --
Macroeconomic prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean
 A subdued recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean with a brighter global context
 Institutions and openness matter
 Boosting productivity and potential output through trade
 Conclusions
 Notes
 References
 Chapter 3 --
Institutions to make the state deliver in Latin America and the Caribbean
 Towards trustworthy states: strengthening the rule of law and regulatory systems
 Towards a better administration: public sector reform to ensure effective governance Towards a new connection with citizens: Fostering open and transparent statesConclusions and policy recommendations
 References
 Chapter 4 --
Institutions to embrace a future of better jobs and greater well-being in Latin America and the Caribbean
 Providing better jobs and socio-economic opportunities in a changing global context
 Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public finance to foster inclusive growth
 Conclusions
 References
 Country notes
 Argentina
 Brazil
 Chile
 Colombia
 Costa Rica
 Dominican Republic
 El Salvador
 Mexico
 Panama
 Paraguay
 Peru
 Uruguay