AQ Podcast | A Surprising Case for Optimism in Peru
A former finance minister on how the country could make the most of high copper prices and new ports coming online soon
Peru's story in the past 20 years has gone from fast growth and poverty reduction to fractious politics and a dwindling economy. In this episode, Alfredo Thorne, a former finance minister (2016-2017), makes the case for how the country could get back on track to restore growth and distribute it more fairly between rich and poor, Lima and the rest of the country. In his view, high copper prices and new ports expected to be inaugurated soon provide that opportunity, despite the risks associated with a dependency on commodities for development. Subscribe to the Americas Quarterly...
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