South America
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Based on the theories of John Maynard Keynes that posit government can influence economic growth through monetary policies to overcome price rigidity and imperfect labor markets.

Often follows an El Niño event, and is characterized by a decrease in sea temperature across the Eastern Central Pacific of up to 5 degrees C, which also has an impact on the weather of the region and across other regions of the world.

A period of rapid economic growth in Brazil that lasted from 1968 to 1980.

A policy implemented by the US that laid claim to geopolitical influence in the Central American and Caribbean region.

Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

An economic system in Latin America in which productive and accessible land was parceled out, often through Royal Charter, into large private estates.

Name given to the forest and woodland area of Brazil.

An economic ideology that promotes deregulation, minimal or small government, low taxation, and free trade.

Refers to people of mixed European-indigenous origin, including the vast majority of the people of Central America.

A movement that values a renewed appreciation of African culture.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

An economic development strategy marked by protectionist policies in order to bolster local growth.

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