======Productive investment in Chile’s economic development: trend and challenges====== This report examines Chile's investment trends and their impact on economic growth, highlighting the role of productive investment as a driver of development and the challenges posed by fluctuating investment rates, macroeconomic instability, and the need for innovation and diversification. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://repositorio.cepal.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/947a110d-0375-40e1-806f-4e09df43a80e/content|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: | * [[encyclopedia:economic_commission_for_latin_america|Economic Commission for Latin America]] | |Authors: | Álvaro Díaz, Ricardo Ffrench-davis | |Geographic focus: |Chile | |Page count: |páginas. 25-4 | =====Methods===== The research method involved a comprehensive review of investment trends in Chile, analysis of macroeconomic data, and examination of sector-specific investments and their impact on economic growth. The study utilized national accounts, GDP data, and investment figures, both in current and constant prices, to assess the contribution of capital formation to development. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== The report analyzes Chile's investment patterns since the 1973 coup d'état, focusing on the period from 1990 to 2017. It documents the fluctuating investment rates, their correlation with GDP growth, and the macroeconomic environment's influence on investment. The study emphasizes the importance of gross fixed capital formation, the role of technology and innovation in diversifying the production matrix, and the challenges of inclusive growth. It also discusses the diminishing returns from natural resources, the need for investment in infrastructure and innovation, and the potential for productive investment to drive economic development. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>Chile_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>capital_formation}} | {{tag>economic_growth}} | {{tag>investment_promotion}} | {{tag>investments}} | {{tag>macroeconomics}} | {{tag>natural_resources}} | {{tag>physical_infrastructure}} | {{tag>productivity}} ~~DISCUSSION~~