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Hasta finales del decenio de los anos 80 Peru ha sufrido hiperinflacion y problemas economicos, como resultado, basicamente, de las politicas radicales populistas del presidente Alan Garcia (1985-1990), que represento la peor crisis economica de la historia, desde la independencia de este pais. Este articulo analiza la crisis, asi como las economias populistas a traves de America Latina, la funcion del liberalismo como alternativa del populismo y la forma en que Peru se recupero de la crisis. En conclusion, el autor enumera algunas lecciones aprendidas durante su funcion como Ministro de Finanzas (febrero 1991-enero 1993) y consultor en el sector privado. (UNISA Lat Am Rep/DÜI)

The causes and consequences of the Canudos rebellion which took place in the remote North-East of Brazil in 1896-1897 remain of vital relevance to this day, not only for Brazil, but for all countries where there is a cleavage between a ruling elite and the mass of the poor. In Canudos, 30.000 people perished at the hands of a government which considered itself superior. Through its control of the means of communication of the time, the ruling elite was able to silence the voices of their victims and portray them as dangerous fanatics and traitors who, through their leader, Antonio Conselheiro, worked against the newly instituted Republic. (UNISA Lat Am Rep/DÜI)

Among topics discussed: Entry into politics; involvement in Hank Elliot's 1970 campaign; changes in Georgia legislature since Lawrence's entry in 1983; growth of Republican party in Georgia; welfare reform; budget reform; reapportionment; Republican use of ; Tom Lawrence served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1983 to the present, and has served as House Minority Whip.