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WOULD YOU SET UP A SALES OFFICE IN CHILE?
Many foreign companies are looking toward Chile as their gateway to Latin American
because of its advanced communications systems relative to other Latin American countries. A
prime example is seen with Dell Computers' plans to launch its computer sales and support
operations in Chile. Chile's economy, fueled by its free market and pro-competitive policies, has
averaged a real growth rate of approximately 8% per year over the past 10 years. This has been
achieved largely because of the limited role of government in the economy. Total Chilean public
and private investment in 1997 accounted for 33% of GDP with foreign direct investment in
Chile amounting to US$5 billion.2