Chile: the governance perspective

There is ample evidence of policies that promote growth, but in every case, the agenda must be defined according to each country’s specific conditions, within the diversity of development experiences. Institutions and political agreements are essential in establishing this agenda, so pragmatism is key to the success of every reform agenda.

Jorge Marshall Rivera has a Ph.D. in Economics (Harvard University), Commercial Engineer (University of Chile), Undersecretary and Minister of Economy of Chile between 1990 and 1993, Vicepresident of Central Bank of Chile between 1993 and 2003, Consultant of international organizations and professor of economy at different universities such as Catholic University of Chile, Alberto Hurtado and University of Chile. He has published several articles on the Chilean economy, with special reference to macroeconomic policy, financial economy and economic growth. He is Director of Expansiva and member of CADAL’s Academic Council. Currently, Dr. Marshall is Vicepresident of Banco de Estado and he is one of the economic adviser of the President candidate of Chile, Michelle Bachelet.