The ECLA technique of programming and economists in Argentina in the mid-twentieth century

Mariano Arana

Revista CEPAL, 2020

Abstract: This article analyses the origin and development of the technique of programming of Jorge Ahumada, of the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA),2 and its importance for economists and economic development planning institutions. To that end, it examines the circulation of the technique in various organizations in Argentina and shows how planning gained legitimacy alongside the main economic policy debates of the mid-twentieth century, while describing the institutional circulation of experts and their texts in the country. The ECLA contribution was found to have a direct impact on local institutions, which reinforced the idea of accelerated growth with economic stability and contributed significantly to the theoretical training of economists in Argentina.

Date: 2020-08-31
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