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Interview with James D. Gwartney by Eduardo Smith (Prensa Libre)

How has it been your work on developing the Economic Freedom of the World 2007 annual report?

When we look at the report results, can we conclude that economic freedom is progressing in the world?

Do you think that economic freedom is progressing in Latin America?

Do you think there is a relationship between economic freedom and government policies?

Do you think the economic integration of Central America will increase economic freedom in the region?

Do you think that eliminating commercial barriers will lead to social stability?

What is your opinion about government intervention?

Do you think that government subsidies are effective?

What tax reform would deal more effectively with the current global economic problems?

Is there a market solution for the soaring prices of grains and fuel?

What are your expectations for the present United States election process?  How can a possible renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement affect the commercial relationships with Central America?

Do you think that United States economic recession will have a considerable impact in Latin America?  How can this impact be mitigated?

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About this video

Dr. James D. Gwartney, Director of the Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education at Florida State University, in an interview carried out by Eduardo Smith, from Prensa Libre, speaks about his work on the Economic Freedom of the World 2007 Annual Report and the progression of economic freedom in Latin America and other continents.  He explains the positive and negative factors that affect the economy of a nation and offers the necessary solutions for its growth and development.  He also emphasizes that to reach the economic prosperity it is indispensable to live in a free society.

Dr. James D. Gwartney

James D. Gwartney is Professor of Economics and Director of the Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education at Florida State University. Former Chief Economist of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress, he has co authored books and publications regarding economic freedom, as Economics: Private and Public Choice, Economic Freedom of the World and What Everyone Should Know About Economics and Prosperity. Professor Gwartney obtained his doctoral degree from the University of Washington and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. He is also a member of the Mont Pelerin Society. His writings have appeared in various academic journals, as American Economic Review, Cato Journal and European Journal of Political Economy.

Fuente: garnet.acns.fsu.edu
Última actualización: 09/05/2008

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Economic Freedom of the World Index
Interview with James D. Gwartney by Eduardo Smith (Prensa Libre)
James D. Gwartney

Business School Building EN-605
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala, May 5th 2008

A New Media - UFM production.  Guatemala, May 2008.
Camera: Manuel Alvarez; digital editing: Claudia de Obregón; index: Christiaan Ketelaar; content reviser: Daphne Ortiz; publication: Mario Pivaral / Carlos Petz