El rol de la inversión en el crecimiento económico: Desarrollo vs. Subdesarrollo, en el periodo 2010 - 2023. (Estudio de caso Estados Unidos y Haití)

Abstract

Abstract: Economic growth, understood as the sustained increase in the production of goods and services measured through Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is strongly influenced by both public and private investment, as it drives capital accumulation, fosters innovation, and enhances productivity. In developed countries, high levels of investment boost global competitiveness and improve quality of life, whereas in developing nations, the lack of infrastructure and human capital severely limits development opportunities and reinforces cycles of poverty. In Latin America, the agricultural sector remains highly significant, contributing up to 18% of GDP in some economies, although structural inequalities persist, particularly in rural areas. The contrast between Haiti and the United States illustrates the divergent impacts of investment: while Haiti faces major structural constraints, the United States combines innovation with productive diversification. Therefore, a balanced investment strategy that integrates public and private efforts becomes essential to achieving sustainable growth and effectively reducing inequality.