This pathfinder includes information about Chilean agriculture,
banking, industry, investment, trade, chambers of commerce, directories
of companies, economic statistics. The most important source
for bibliography of books and articles concerning Chile is the
annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/)
produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship
of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional
coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription
to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both
the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in
book form. One of the major aggregators for links to a
wide variety of subjects relating to Chile is the University
of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/subject/economy.html).
For banking information, see specific citations below, or the
general pages of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Latin America
Research Group, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group
and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information
concerning Chile and other countries of the world. Readers may
also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference
Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting
point for conducting research in all major business subjects,
including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking,
insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note
especially their page on Multi Regional Internet Business Resources.
The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds
the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web.
Libraries, and in particular The Library of Congress Online Catalog,
offers a wide bibliography of such published works on Business
subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress
Subject Heading with the relevant country. The Business Reading
Room web page offers an example of such subject headings combined
with History at : http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/sharp13.html#heading.
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE (http://www.bcentral.cl/)
"The Banco Central's policies have widespread repercussions on the economy, which makes it one of the most
important economic institutions in the country. Indeed, whether monetary policy is more or less restrictive will
have effects on inflation, investment, employment, and growth in any given year: all issues which directly influence
the welfare of the population. Furthermore, it is widely accepted that a monetary policy which is serious and
responsible is essential for the credibility of economic policy in general, translating directly into permanent effects
on employment, investment and growth. The Banco Central de Chile's competence includes monetary and
exchange rate policy, and certain aspects related to the financial system and the capital market". In English and Spanish.
BOLSA ELECTRONICA DE CHILE (http://www.bolchile.cl/index.htm)
This site presents the Electronic stock exchange of Chile. It contains financial information. In Spanish.
CAMARA CHILENA DE LA CONSTRUCCION (http://www.cchc.cl/portal.asp)
The Chilean Chamber of Construction is the biggest trade association in the country. Is the unique private
corporation in Chile dedicated to promote the construction as a whole, one of the most important and significant
activities for the Nation development. Since 1951, the Chamber participates in the improvement and
rationalization of construction activities and also contributes in the generation of policies to assume the enormous
building and infrastructure challenges. In English and Spanish.
CAMARA DE COMERCIO CHILENO-AMERICANA (http://www.amchamchile.cl/central.htm)
American Chamber of Commerce in Chile. In Spanish.
CAMARA DE COMERCIO DE SANTIAGO (http://www.ccs.cl)
"The Santiago Chamber of Commerce (SCC), set up 1919, has a current membership exceeding 1,420 large,
medium-sized and small companies originating from a cross section of main economic sectors. Since its inception
the main objective of the SCC has been the staunch support of the trading community interests. This aim is
achieved mainly through the definition of the working areas viewed as with a greater incidence in the current and
future status of national trade activities. Based on this framework, and with a view to boosting the activities
undertaken by the business community, the Chamber has developed its current catalogue of products and
services". In English and Spanish.
CAPITAL: NEGOCIOS Y MUNDO (http://www.capital.cl)
Business magazine. In Spanish.
CHILE AND THE IMF (http://www.imf.org/external/country/CHL/index.htm)
Material about Chile and its activities with the IMF. In English.
CHILE AT A GLANCE (http://www.latinvestor.com/Busqueda/DetalleReporteENG.asp?id=4967)
Latinvestor web site. Chile at a glance 11 Sep. 2000, report from the World Bank. In English.
CHILE'S RAPID GROWTH IN THE 1990s: GOOD POLICES, GOOD LUCK, OR POLITICAL CHANGE? (http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2000/wp00153.pdf)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents the paper entitled "Chile's Rapid Growth in the 1990s: Good
Policies, Good Luck, or Political Change?" written by Esteban Jadresic and Roberto Zahler. The text is in PDF
format and the paper is from the IMF's Working Paper series. This paper discusses Chile's economic growth
between 1990 and 1998 and the factors of good economic policies and the return to a democratic system as
reasons for this growth. In English.
CHILE-INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ESTADISTICAS (http://www.ine.cl/)
This site is the official webpage of the National Institute of Statistics, it provides comprehensive statistical information related to the country. Also links to on line and printed publications. In Spanish.
CHILE: BUSINESS TRAVEL OVERVIEW (http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries/chile/business.html)
Business Customs in Chile from the U.S. Department of Commerce - National Trade Data Bank. In English.
CHILE: COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE, FISCAL YEAR 1998 (http://www.finanzas.cl/usa/)
Features the full text of "Country Commercial Guide: Chile: Fiscal Year 1998," originally published by the
Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce and presented by the American Embassy in Santiago,
Chile. Offers a comprehensive look at Chile. In English.
CHILE: ECONOMIC STUDY OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBEAN (http://www.latinvestor.com/Busqueda/DetalleReporteENG.asp?id=4974)
CEPAL' report 1999/2000. Chile: estudio económico de América Latina y el Caribe, 1999/2000. In English.
FINAM: WOMEN'S WORLD BANKING (http://www.finam.cl)
"FINAM, the Chilean affiliate of Women s World Banking, is a private, non-profit organization that provides
support services, facilitates commercial links, and disseminates information to women with business enterprises in
Chile". In Spanish.
FINANZAS Y ECONOMIA (http://www.finanzas.cl)
Information on finance, economy and politics. In Spanish.
FORECASTING INFLATION IN CHILE USING STATE-SPACE AND REGIME-SWITCHING MODELS (http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2000/wp00162.pdf)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents the full text of an article entitled "Forecasting Inflation in Chile
Using State-space and Regime-switching Models," by Francisco Nadal-De Simone and published October
2000. The article discusses two models of Chilean inflation: a Phillips curve model and a small open economy
model. Findings suggest that forecasts that include the preannounced inflation target as a regressor are relatively
better and the Phillips curve model outperforms the small open economy model in out-of-sample forecasts. In English.
A GUIDE TO CHILEAN WINES AND WINERIES (http://www.winesofchile.com)
This is the place for all you need to know about Chilean wines and wineries. Wine regions, Wine news, Wine
descriptions, tasting notes, guide to Chilean wines. In English.
MINERIA CHILENA (http://www.editec.cl/mchilena/central.htm)
"It is a monthly, free independent magazine, distributed to professionals, technicians and executives who work
directly in companies of exploration, extraction, milling, smelting and refinery of metallic minerals and nonmetalists;
also to consulting, educational engineers and executives of official organisms related to the mining. Established in
1980, the magazine has a controlled circulation of 10 thousand units". In Spanish.
PROCHILE: EL EXPORTADOR (http://www.prochile.cl)
Information on exports. In Spanish.
SANTIAGO STOCK EXCHANGE (http://www.bolsadesantiago.com/)
Presents the Santiago Stock Exchange in Santiago, Chile, which offers a variety of services to satisfy the
information requirements of investors. Contains information on markets, information services and publications,
trading, and brokers. Provides a daily market closing summary and closing summaries for stock indexes. Lists
shares and ADR's and brokers with contact information. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone
and fax numbers, and e-mail. In Spanish.
STAT-USA INTERNET: COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDES: CHILE (http://www.stat-usa.com/ccg.nsf/ccg?OpenView&Start=1&Count=100&Expand=3#3)
This STAT-USA site presents the Chile Commercial Guide, prepared by U.S. Embassy Santiago and released
by the Bureau of Economic and Business. In english. Commercial Chile commercial guide from Department of
Commerce database STAT-USA. In English.
TRADE AND ECONOMIC PROFILE FOR CHILE (http://www.itds.treas.gov/CHILE.html)
The U.S. Treasury Department presents a collection of Internet resources on trade and economics in Chile as part of the International Trade Data System (ITDS). The collection contains links to various government agencies and other sources with general, economic, political, tax, and tariff information on Chile.
TRADE LIBERALIZATION, EXIT, AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS: EVIDENCE FROM CHILEAN PLANTS (http://papers.nber.org/papers/W7852)
The National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. offers an abstract of the August 2000 working paper entitled
"Trade Liberalization, Exit, and Productivity Improvements: Evidence from Chilean Plants," written by Nina
Pavcnik. The full text may be purchased online. This paper studies the effects of trade liberalization on plant
productivity in Chile. Pavcnik finds evidence of within plant productivity improvements that can be attributed to a
liberalized trade policy. In English.
WELCOME TO PROCHILE (http://www.chileinfo.com/index.cgi)
"ProChile is the Chilean Trade Commission. They seek to support and advance business interest in the global
marketplace. The Chilean Trade Commission, is an agency within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with 69 commercial offices and trade representatives worldwide. They clain that their website provides the most comprehensive database of companies and products from Chile and up to date information for international business people seeking opportunities in trade, investment and travel". In English and Spanish.
Working Papers.
Central Bank of Chile ( http://www.bcentral.cl/eng/stdpub/studies/workingpaper/)
These Working Papers on various economic topics may be downloaded in PDF format
from the Bank's web site. Papers in English or in Spanish with an abstract in
both languages. |