Research Universities in Latin America: The Challenges of Growth and Institutional Diversity.

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  • Author(s): Balán, Jorge
  • Source:
    Social Research. Fall2012, Vol. 79 Issue 3, p741-770. 30p.
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    • Abstract:
      An essay is presented which discusses research universities in Latin America from the 1990s to 2012. Particular focus is given the Latin American governments' selection of universities to finance, which the author contends should go to a diversity of universities and research institutions, is discussed. The role that Latin American economic development has played in government financing of education is discussed.