This paper analyzes the more relevant issues of the current situation of economic policy in El Salvador, with emphasis in the measures carried out by the Government in the 2004-2009. The analysis starts with a review of the policy measures and a description, even though superficial, of the situation looking for giving context to the reader about the framework in which those measures are being implemented. It is highlighted the monetary and fiscal responsible handling that the government has made, because its importance to the security and stability that transcends to the production, trade, financial and investment fields. Then, severe deficiencies in terms of human development are pointed out, and that despite of som...