Question

Latin America provides the best instances of the technocratic culture. The ’techno-boys’ were a cohort of European- or American-trained graduates (mainly in economics or engineering) who influenced economic policymaking in much of the continent, notably Chile, in the final decades of which century?

• A. Eighteenth and nineteenth century.
• B. Eighteenth century.
• C. Nineteenth century.
• D. Twentieth century.

Hint:

Remember Chile’s ”Chicago Boys,” a group of U.S.-trained economists, as a key exam ple of technocrats influencing policies in Latin America.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

During the 20th century, many Latin American countries experienced a shift towards technocratic governance. Economists and engineers trained abroad played a crucial role in policy reforms, particularly in countries like Chile during the 1970s economic restructuring.