2001 Events
Evaldo A. Cabarrouy
Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Puerto Rico
For three decades Cuba's economic policy gave the State a leading role
in the production of goods and services, with a marked predominance
of planning over the market mechanism in the regulation of economic
activity. In 1989, the sudden dissolution of its very special linkages
with the Socialist countries forced Cuba to make profound reforms in
its economy and to change the rules previously governing its social
life. Though the State continues to play an important role in production
and resource allocation, a “second economy” has risen and
gradually become more consolidated with the formation of mixed-capital
enterprises, and the increase in the number of actors in the liberalized
markets. These departures from the system of centralized planning has
given rise to a “mixed socialist economy” (economía
mixta de carácter socialista) in which both the State and the
market coexist, with no clear delineation in resource allocation or
the coordination of economic activity.
This seminar will examine the country's economic performance during
the last decade and analyze the major problems that affect the evolution
of the Cuban economy and society. More specifically, the main objective
of the seminar is to explore some of the main economic issues and problem-areas
of the economy in the 1990s. The Friday session begins with an introductory
general background to the Cuban economy followed by an examination of
the economic reforms experienced in the 1993-1999 period. The Saturday
sessions will focus on specific key economic sectors, the economic impact
of U.S. economic sanctions, and the possibilities of business opportunities
in Cuba.
Fee:
Friday: $25, $20 Students;
Saturday: $110, $100 Students;
Both dates: $120, 110 Students.
When: Friday, October 12, (One session),
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 13, (Two sessions), 10:00 -12:00
& 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: TBA
The Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(Across from the Empire State Building)
To reserve, send email to bildner@gc.cuny.edu
or leave message at (212) 817-2096
