National private groups in Mexico, 1987-1993

Includes bibliography

The restructuring of the Brazilian industrial groups between 1980 and 1993

Includes bibliography

Big Latin American industrial companies and groups

Includes bibliography

Growth and concentration among the leading business groups in Mexico

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Hispanic poverty from the current population survey and poverty of other self-identified ethnic groups from census information

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Paraguay: a housing finance proposal for middle- to low-income groups

The construction and ownership of homes is fundamental to economic development, the generation of wealth and the formation of the middle class. Although a number of studies have been conducted and programmes implemented in recent decades, there remains a significant housing deficit in Paraguay and Latin America, indicating that such programmes have been unsuccessful. For families unable to document a steady income, the main obstacle to homeownership is often financing. This paper aims to demonstrate the economic and financial feasibility —provided there is sufficient political will and coordination between public and private entities— of a project to build 75,000 homes for 300,000 people (4.5% of the Paraguayan population) with middle to low incomes. The median household income in this segment, for which there is a significant shortage of decent housing, is US$ 396.50. A maximum of US$ 63.44 per month may be set aside for housing costs.