Raul Prebisch
Raul Prebisch was an influential Argentine economist and diplomat, best known for his role in the development of dependency theory and his advocacy for economic reform in Latin America. He was a key figure in the establishment of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), where he promoted a new international economic order that favored developing countries and sought to rectify the imbalances in global trade. His work continues to resonate in discussions about economic inequality and the challenges faced by developing nations.
Born on Apr 17, 1901 (124 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 30,914 | $450,000 | 308$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 628,066 | 453 | $5,500 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 45,823,840 | 31,367 | $455,500 | 312$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Argentina:
Raúl Prebisch was a prominent intellectual who significantly contributed to academic dissemination.
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Montenegro:
Prebisch and others believed that developing countries should protect their industrial sectors from import competition.
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Guyana:
The Argentine economist Raúl Prebisch thought that developing countries should shield their manufacturing industries from import competition.
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Greece:
Raul Prebisch led the Economic Commission for Latin America established by the United Nations.
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