scholarly journals Latin American Populism in Comparative Perspective

1983 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-217
Author(s):  
Eul-Soo Pang
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Comparative Perspective

Minimum wages and inequality in Mexico

2020 ◽  
pp. 573-595
Author(s):  
Alice Krozer ◽  
Stefanie Garry ◽  
Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Minimum Wages ◽  
The Other ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Relationship

The literature on minimum wages in Mexico has focused largely on their impact on poverty, and poverty reduction, while their relationship with inequality has not been fully explored. The purpose of this chapter is to examine the status and dynamics of the minimum wage in Mexico and its relation with income inequality from a Latin American comparative perspective. In this context, we are mostly interested in juxtaposing the Mexican experience with the cases of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, as three countries of roughly comparable economic development in the region pursuing labour policies diametrically opposing those of Mexico. In light of this Mexican exceptionality, we analyse the relationship between minimum wages and inequality in the country, and what Mexico could learn from the diverging experience of the other countries, with the aim of providing some recommendations to policymakers.

Latin American Populism in Comparative Perspective

1983 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-323
Author(s):  
Peter Calvert
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Comparative Perspective

A Sequential Theory of Decentralization: Latin American Cases in Comparative Perspective

2005 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
TULIA G. FALLETI
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Policy Feedback ◽  
Feedback Effects ◽  
Sequential Theory ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Latin American Countries ◽  
Subnational Governments

Both advocates and critics of decentralization assume that decentralization invariably increases the power of subnational governments. However, a closer examination of the consequences of decentralization across countries reveals that the magnitude of such change can range from substantial to insignificant. In this article, I propose asequential theory of decentralizationthat has three main characteristics: (1) it defines decentralization as aprocess, (2) it takes into account theterritorial interestsof bargaining actors, and (3) it incorporatespolicy feedback effects. I argue that the sequencing of different types of decentralization (fiscal, administrative, and political) is a key determinant of the evolution of intergovernmental balance of power. I measure this evolution in the four largest Latin American countries and apply the theory to the two extreme cases (Colombia and Argentina). I show that, contrary to commonly held opinion, decentralization does not necessarily increase the power of governors and mayors.

Latin American Populism in Comparative Perspective.

1983 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Eul-Soo Pang ◽  
Michael L. Conniff
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Comparative Perspective
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