Costa Rica's Development : From Good to Better

Costa Rica stands out for being among the most politically stable, progressive, prosperous, and environmentally conscious nations in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. Its development model has brought important economic, social, and environmental dividends, with sustained growth, upward mobility for a large share of the population, important gains in social indicators, and significant achievements in reforestation and conservation. However, there are a number of development challenges that need to be addressed to maintain the country’s successful development path. This Systematic Country Diagnostic takes stock of the poverty, inequality, and growth trends, addressing the following questions: To what extent has the Costa Rican development model been inclusive? What has driven growth in Costa Rica in recent years, and what are the bottlenecks that need to be addressed? How sustainable is the development model of Costa Rica economically, socially, and environmentally?

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Oviedo, Ana Maria, Sanchez, Susana M., Lindert, Kathy A., Lopez, J. Humberto
Format:	Report biblioteca
Language:	English en_US
Published:	World Bank, Washington, DC 2015-06-11
Subjects:	TARIFFS, ECONOMIC INCENTIVES, UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES, ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOSSIL FUELS, WASTE MANAGEMENT, DISPOSABLE INCOME, CARBON, INCOME, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, EXPECTATIONS, MARGINAL COST, PRODUCERS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PROPERTY RIGHTS, EXCHANGE, TIMBER, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, LABOR FORCE, EMISSIONS, POLITICAL ECONOMY, REVENUES, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, INCENTIVES, CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS, MODELS, REAL WAGES, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FREE TRADE, AUDITS, CENTRAL BANK, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, DEVELOPMENT, PRESENT VALUE, COST EFFECTIVENESS, FISCAL POLICIES, EXPLOITATION, OIL PRICES, TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY, CONSUMER SURPLUS, LABOR COSTS, AIR POLLUTION, OIL, TRADEOFFS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IMPORT QUOTAS, LABOR PRODUCTIVITY, OPTIONS, PRODUCTIVITY, EXTERNALITIES, POLLUTION LEVELS, QUOTAS, DEBT, POLLUTION, FORESTRY, BENEFIT ANALYSIS, DIVIDENDS, POLICY DECISIONS, URBAN AIR POLLUTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, METALS, SUBSIDIES, EFFICIENCY, FISHING, CARBON EMISSIONS, TAXES, LAND USE, RESOURCES, UNEMPLOYMENT, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION, EQUITY, CONSUMPTION, PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, ECONOMIC IMPACT, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, WAGES, CLIMATE CHANGE, MARKET PRICES, CREDIT, QUALITY STANDARDS, PURCHASING POWER, DEFORESTATION, CPI, DEMAND, NATIONAL INCOME, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, AGGREGATE DEMAND, PUBLIC EXPENDITURES, PRICE CHANGES, EXPENDITURES, PUBLIC GOVERNANCE, PROPERTY, DECISION MAKING, OPPORTUNITY COSTS, TRANSACTION COSTS, ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMICS, TAX REVENUE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE, GDP, LAND, DRINKING WATER, INVESTMENT, CONSUMPTION PATTERNS, COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE, AGRICULTURAL SUBSIDIES, WATER POLLUTION, REVENUE, HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, ECONOMISTS, TAX REFORM, ENVIRONMENTAL, COST SAVINGS, LABOR MARKETS, RAINFALL VARIABILITY, WETLANDS, PRICES, PRODUCTION COSTS, ECONOMIES, DEVELOPMENT POLICY, PUBLIC GOODS, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES, foreign direct investment, high-tech exports, inequality, infrastructure, labor markets, poverty, social protection, tourism, FDI,
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2015/06/24650468 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/22023
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