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In Cuba's New Dual Economy, Have-Nots Far Exceed Haves.

Authors :
McKinley Jr., James C.
Source :
New York Times. 01/11/99, Vol. 148 Issue 51399, pA1. 0p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Focuses on economic conditions in Cuba as of January 1999. How Cubans have been struggling to survive a dual economy, fueled in a large part by money flowing from the United States; How school teachers and doctors often earn less than hotel workers; State controlled wages since the Soviet era ended; Living conditions in Cuba; The roots of Cuba's economic malaise.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
148
Issue :
51399
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
1418819