Argentina Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Heras and Vieta (2022)
Role of the global system
A
- Argentina introduced Washington Consensus policies
- Globalisation enabled capital flight during periods of instability
2
Q
Dinerstein (2002)
Role of the global system
A
- The IMF played an important role by influencing economic policies and imposing austerity
- This further impoverished the population
3
Q
Heras and Vieta (2022)
Role of the elites
A
Menem introduced neoliberal policies which led to unemployment and poverty
4
Q
North and Huber (2004)
Role of the elites
A
- The government chose to pay off external debts using private pension funds leading to the “corralito” uprising
- The Hidalgo Mentality is highly prevalent in Argentine culture
5
Q
Dinerstein (2002)
Role of the elites
A
There was a lack of unemployment benefit, creating a welfare divide between the employed and unemployed
6
Q
Atenzi and Ghigliani (2007)
Role of Argentine people
A
Anarchist reponse = factory occupations
7
Q
North and Huber (2004)
Role of Argentine people
A
There was a lack of a unified strategy and little desire to engage with state democracy which made their efforts unsuccessful
