Job Creation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent Trends and Policy Challenges

More than a decade has passed since the introduction of comprehensive macroeconomic stabilization packages and trade, fiscal, and financial market reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, growth prospects remain disappointing; labor markets show lackluster performance, with low participation rates, high and persistent informality, and, in some cases, open unemployment.

Creating viable and lasting employment is vital to reduce poverty and spread prosperity in the region. The failure…