DEVM-551 Political Trends in MERCOSUR Societies

DEVM-551 Political Trends in MERCOSUR Societies

Professor Manuel Antonio Garretón, Professor of Political Science

This seminar focuses on several problems in the analysis of contemporary Latin American politics, paying special attention to the countries of the MERCOSUR. The first is the question of the strengths and weaknesses of the state versus the market. The second theme also focuses on state capacity, but in terms of distributive policy and responsiveness to social demands. The third theme highlights the issue of political representation and explores the new channels for political participation comparing the experiences of Brazil and Argentina, and to a lesser extent of Uruguay and Paraguay. Finally, we will look into processes of political and economic decentralization and the role of sub-regional governments.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2004-2005

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