The 1980s were a "lost decde" because:
A) Populist leaders came to power and set back economic growth
B) Powerful unions and vested interests blocked needed reforms
C) There was very little or no economic growth in the region due to foreign debt
D) Wars in Central America and the Southern Cone disrupted economies

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The term "lost decade" refers to the 1980s in Latin America, where countries experienced stagnant economic growth primarily due to the burden of foreign debt, which limited their economic development and led to a period of economic crisis.

The 1980s Were a "Lost Decde" Because