Analytical Narrative on Subnational Democracies in Colombia

Clientelism, Government and Public Policy in the Pacific Region
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-3-030-13008-4
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 117 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 213 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Economics

This book examines the state-building process in Colombia, specifically in the Pacific Coast region. Using the regionally isolated and historically neglected Pacific Coast as a case study, the authors analyze the Colombian nation-building and democratic processes, applying diverse methodology and an interdisciplinary focus.  The early chapters lay the foundation of the text through the historical reconstruction of political turmoil in Colombia and the birth of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and its confrontations with the government establishment. It then moves to a public choice analysis of public policy and clientelism within local democracies. The later chapters test the theoretical models using regional information about governability and election result patterns and discuss a further research agenda. Grounded in behavioral models with clearly defined agents, contingency plans, and outputs, this book will be of use to students studying Latin American political science and public policy, as well as researchers interested in state and nation-building and local governance.   

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cendales, Andrés

Guerrero, Hugo

Pinto, Angela

James Mora, Jhon

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Demokratie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Chapter 1: Narrative on Local Democracies, Government and Public Policy in the Colombian Pacific.- Chapter 2: A Model of Public Choice with Clientelism and Corruption: Introducing the Analytical.- Chapter 3: Political Factions and Public Policy in the Local Democracies of the Colombian Pacific: Empirical Evidence.- Chapter 4:The Local Democracies Post-Agreement.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Nestor Garza is an Economist with a PhD in Land Economics from Cambridge University. His research work has been aimed at the urban-regional economy, particularly the functioning of real estate and land markets in Latin America. Other areas of interest in research and consulting are: Economic Development, History of Economic Thought and Urban and Transport Planning.(*please query co-authors for bios*)