Publication

2006 - Division of Research, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

9,000 words, Guess

Page Count

36 pages

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Description

The Panama Canal was one of the largest public investments of its time. In the first decade of its operation, the Canal produced significant social returns for the United States. Most of these returns were due to the transportation of petroleum from California to the East Coast. Few of these returns, however, accrued to the Panamanian population or government. U.S. policy deliberately operated to minimize the effects of the Canal on the Panamanian economy. The major exception to this policy was the American anti-malarial campaign, which improved health conditions in the port cities.

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Series Statement

  • Working paper / Division of Research, Harvard Business School -- 06-041

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