Economic Policy And The Transition To Democracy

Author : Gary McMahon,Juan Antonio Morales
Publisher : Springer
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349246427

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Economic Policy and the Transition to Democracy by Gary McMahon,Juan Antonio Morales Pdf

In the 1980s a large number of Latin American countries reverted from military dictatorships to civilian democracies. In most cases the new democratic governments inherited an extremely precarious economic situation, which left little room to manoeuvre. This book analyzes the special problems that governments face in the formulation and implementation of economic policy after the restoration of democracy. In each of six cases - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay - an analysis is made of the difficulties encountered and the performance of the democratic governments.

Author : Nauro F. Campos,Jan Fidrmuc
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1402075502

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Political Economy of Transition and Development by Nauro F. Campos,Jan Fidrmuc Pdf

Political Economy of Transition and Development collects the proceedings of an international conference that brought the leading thinkers in this field to the Center for European Integration Studies of the University of Bonn in May, 2002. The contributions analyze the various interactions between institutions, policy choices, economic developments, and political outcomes in transition and developing countries. The first five chapters give a relatively broad assessment of the various reform paths and outcomes in the transition and developing countries. The remaining eight chapters proceed to analyze important aspects of transition such as voting behavior, political-regime choice, corruption, social capital, growth and inequality, and EU enlargement. The resulting volume thus combines a bird's eye perspective with a relatively narrow focus on selected key issues pertaining to the ongoing transition process in Central and Eastern Europe.

Author : Stephan Haggard,Robert R. Kaufman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691188010

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The Political Economy of Democratic Transitions by Stephan Haggard,Robert R. Kaufman Pdf

In the last two decades, there has been a widespread movement from authoritarian to democratic rule among developing countries, often occurring against a backdrop of severe economic crises and the adoption of market-oriented reforms. The coincidence of these events raises long-standing questions about the relationship between economic and political change. In this book, Stephan Haggard and Robert Kaufman explore this relationship, addressing a variety of questions: What role have economic crises played in the current wave of political liberalization and democratization? Can new democracies manage the daunting political challenges posed by economic reform? Under what economic and institutional conditions is democracy most likely to be consolidated? Drawing on contemporary political economy and the experiences of twelve Latin American and Asian countries, they develop a new approach to understanding democratic transitions. Haggard and Kaufman first analyze the relationship between economic crisis and authoritarian withdrawal and then examine how the economic and institutional legacies of authoritarian rule affect the capacity of new democratic governments to initiate and sustain economic policy reform. Finally, the authors analyze the consolidation of political and economic reform over the long run. Throughout, they emphasize the relationship between economic conditions, the interests and power of contending social groups, and the mediating role of representative institutions, particularly political parties.

Author : Juan A. Morales,International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : International Development Research Centre
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 088936754X

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Economic Policy and the Transition to Democracy by Juan A. Morales,International Development Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

Author : James Frank Hollifield,Calvin C. Jillson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136686979

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Pathways to Democracy by James Frank Hollifield,Calvin C. Jillson Pdf

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Jean-Jacques Dethier,Hafez Ghanem,Edda Zoli
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Civil society
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Does Democracy Facilitate the Economic Transition? by Jean-Jacques Dethier,Hafez Ghanem,Edda Zoli Pdf

Empirical analysis shows that democracy has facilitated economic liberalization in 25 postcommunist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The existence of a vibrant civil society at the start of the transition has the most explanatory power in this team's regression.

Author : C. Kyung-Sup,B. Fine,L. Weiss
Publisher : Springer
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137028303

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Developmental Politics in Transition by C. Kyung-Sup,B. Fine,L. Weiss Pdf

Blending theory and case studies, this volume explores a vitally important and topical aspect of developmentalism, which remains a focal point for scholarly and policy debates around democracy and social development in the global political economy. Includes case studies from China, Vietnam, India, Brazil, Uganda, South Korea, Ireland, Australia.

Author : Lee J. Alston,Marcus André Melo,Bernardo Mueller,Carlos Pereira
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691162911

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Brazil in Transition by Lee J. Alston,Marcus André Melo,Bernardo Mueller,Carlos Pereira Pdf

Brazil is the world's sixth-largest economy, and for the first three-quarters of the twentieth century was one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. While the country underwent two decades of unrelenting decline from 1975 to 1994, the economy has rebounded dramatically. How did this nation become an emerging power? Brazil in Transition looks at the factors behind why this particular country has successfully progressed up the economic development ladder. The authors examine the roles of beliefs, leadership, and institutions in the elusive, critical transition to sustainable development. Analyzing the last fifty years of Brazil's history, the authors explain how the nation's beliefs, centered on social inclusion yet bound by orthodox economic policies, led to institutions that altered economic, political, and social outcomes. Brazil's growth and inflation became less variable, the rule of law strengthened, politics became more open and competitive, and poverty and inequality declined. While these changes have led to a remarkable economic transformation, there have also been economic distortions and inefficiencies that the authors argue are part of the development process. Brazil in Transition demonstrates how a dynamic nation seized windows of opportunity to become a more equal, prosperous, and rules-based society.

Author : Alan Hirsch,Sally Hines
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781552502150

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Season of Hope by Alan Hirsch,Sally Hines Pdf

Offers an insight into the circumstances under which the policies were developed, implemented and reviewed, as well as a study of the outcomes. This book addresses questions such as: How could an organisation with no previous experience of governing accomplish a peaceful transition to democracy? How did they do it and where are they going?

Author : James Frank Hollifield,Calvin C. Jillson
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0415924332

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Pathways to Democracy by James Frank Hollifield,Calvin C. Jillson Pdf

A global examination that includes nations in Latin America, Asia, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Pathways to Democracyinvestigates the implications of the various paths that nations take to democracy and the political and economic programs needed to stabilize new democracies. From military to authoritarian to communist oligarchies, the essays reveal that democratic transitions were instigated by divisions within the ruling elite, challenges came from groups and interests outside the elite, and poor economic performance followed in its wake. An extensive look at what the United States can do through its foreign policy to promote and invest in democratization is included. An introduction to democratization that is comprehensive and global in scope. Includes comprehensive focus on U.S. foreign policy

Author : Crisóstomo Pizarro,Dagmar Raczynski,Joaquín Vial
Publisher : Cieplan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Chile
ISBN : UCSD:31822027933167

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Social and Economic Policies in Chile's Transition to Democracy by Crisóstomo Pizarro,Dagmar Raczynski,Joaquín Vial Pdf

Author : John Michael Healey,Mark Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070483529

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Democracy, Governance, and Economic Policy by John Michael Healey,Mark Robinson Pdf

Examines the political dimensions of economic policy making in the 1970s and 1980s.

Author : Giles Mohan,Tunde Zack-Williams
Publisher : James Currey Publishers
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : UOM:39015060394346

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The Politics of Transition in Africa by Giles Mohan,Tunde Zack-Williams Pdf

Part of a series of studies that examine political issues confronting African peoples, societies and states, this text explores: theories of the state, the transition to democracy and economic development. Published in association with ROAPE North America: Africa World Press

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Task Force on Economies in Transition
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0309059291

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Transforming Post-Communist Political Economies by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Task Force on Economies in Transition Pdf

This ground-breaking new volume focuses on the interaction between political, social, and economic change in Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States. It includes a wide selection of analytic papers, thought-provoking essays by leading scholars in diverse fields, and an agenda for future research. It integrates work on the micro and macro levels of the economy and provides a broad overview of the transition process. This volume broadens the current intellectual and policy debate concerning the historic transition now taking place from a narrow concern with purely economic factors to the dynamics of political and social change. It questions the assumption that the post-communist economies are all following the same path and that they will inevitably develop into replicas of economies in the advanced industrial West. It challenges accepted thinking and promotes the utilization of new methods and perspectives.

Author : Luiz Carlos Bresser Pereira,José María Maravall,Adam Przeworski
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521438454

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Economic Reforms in New Democracies by Luiz Carlos Bresser Pereira,José María Maravall,Adam Przeworski Pdf

A 1993 assessment of differing experiences of the transition to democracy in the countries of Southern Europe, Latin America and Eastern Europe.