RT Book, Section A1 OECD T1 Recent Trends in Latin America's Fiscal Performance JF Latin American Economic Outlook YR 2008 FD Oct 28 SP 53 OP 80 AB This chapter briefly reviews the structure, characteristics and performance of the fiscal system in Latin America. The period examined covers the transition from the years of crisis to the macroeconomic bonanza. It can at most brush up against the current global economic turmoil, but nevertheless provides a solid foundation for understanding where Latin America has been, and where it is going, in matters of fiscal performance. PB Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development DO 10.1787/leo-2009-4-en UL http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/;jsessionid=1x8n9oi2iw2mg.x-oecd-live-01content/chapter/leo-2009-4-en