Chilean Political Economy Thread

This thread is for those who’ve read Sebastian Edwards’s book The Chile Project or those who have an interest in monitoring whether new president Jose Kast (whose father was a card-carrying member of the Nazi party) will carry on the policies of the Chicago Boys.

Thus far, Kast has submitted a bill to spur foreign investment, and has an “ambitious” goal of 4% economic growth.

@vibekiller

José Kast’s older brother Miguel was a Chicago boy.

Yes! I think that’s one of the siblings that died early. My mum was from the same small town and attended the funeral (either Miguel or another one of the siblings, can’t recall exactly who).

That’s cool! I think Kast will put Chile back on a high growth path. Get that 4%!

I hope so too! Unfortunately, up to now, his government has been rather disorganised. But I expect they’ll pick up the pace soon. :pray:

I think what’s more important is that, like you said, Chileans are in consensus that the Chicago boy policies were good, and that will matter more than current logistic troubles.