The export basket of economically diversified countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Mexico, and Ireland is entirely different from what it was a generation ago. By contrast, Chile’s export basket has remained unchanged.
泰国、马来西亚、墨西哥和爱尔兰等多样化国家的出口篮子较一代人之前有了彻底的变化。相反，智利的出口篮子一成不变。1984年，智利出口铜和其他原材料、纸和纸浆、水果和酒、鱼粉以及少量轻工业制造品。三十年后，智利的出口篮子里依旧是这些东西。