56  Raúl Prebisch: historia, pensamiento y vigencia de la teoría de la transformación para el desarrollo de América Latina

su vida y pensamiento, destacando los principales debates en los que se vio involucrado. Nos
interesa, en particular, resaltar el legado de sus últimas obras, donde completó su teoría sobre
el desarrollo latinoamericano a la luz de la vasta experiencia obtenida en su larga trayectoria
académica y profesional.
Palabras clave: Raúl Prebisch, historia del pensamiento económico, historia económica de
América Latina, desarrollo económico
Códigos JEL: B23, B31 - N16 – O10

Abstract

Raul Prebisch was undoubtedly one of the most recognized and influential economists
in Latin America, both for their theoretical contributions regarding the development of the
region and its participation in institutional creation. In this paper we will review in parallel
his life and thought, highlighting the main debates in which he has been involved. We are
particularly interested in rescuing the legacy of his last works, in which he completed his
theory on Latin American development in the light of the vast experience gained during his
long academic and professional career.
Keywords: Raul Prebisch, history of economic thought, economic history of Latin America,
economic development
JEL Codes: B23, B31 - N16 – O10