Can political democracy be successful when combined with economic liberalism in Latin America?

Must answer these 5 questions :
Can political democracy be successful when combined with economic liberalism in Latin America? What tradeoffs must be made? Do the benefits (for whom?) outweigh the costs (for whom?)? Can political democracy be successful when combined with economic liberalism in MEXICO? What tradeoffs must be made/HAVE BEEN MADE IN MEXICO SINCE THAT COUNTRY’S RETURN TO DEMOCRACY IN 1984? HAVE the benefits (what sectors were most benefited?) of democracy in Mexico outweigh its costs (what sectors were least benefited?)?

Paraphrasing Weyland, “while neopopulism seems to have reduced the quality of democracy in Latin America, it may have ensured its formal survival.” Explain, make connections with the concepts of clientelism and “rentier” democracy, and refer to specific examples. Paraphrasing Weyland, “while neopopulism seems to have reduced the quality of democracy in MEXICO, it may have ensured its formal survival.” Explain, make connections with the concepts of clientelism and “rentier” democracy, and refer to specific examples OF MEXICO’S HISTORY.

Contrast the “recipes” used by market reformers with those used by leftist governments (pink tide) to alleviate poverty and reduce socio-economic inequalities in Latin American countries ((you may compare with El Salvador, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru).). Consider “resources curse,” “boom and bust” cycles. Contrast the “recipes” used by market reformers (IN MEXICO) with those used by leftist governments (pink tide) to alleviate poverty and reduce socio-economic inequalities in MEXICO (you may compare with El Salvador, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru). Consider “resources curse,” “boom and bust” cycles.

Discuss the relation between clientelism, reduced state capacity, and violence in Latin American democracies. Discuss the relation between clientelism, reduced state capacity, and violence in Mexico’s democracy.

How is clientelism and corruption similar and different? What factors may have contributed to increased levels of corruption plaguing Latin American democracies? How do these phenomena affect democracy in LA? How is clientelism and corruption similar and different? What factors may have contributed to increased levels of corruption plaguing Mexico’s democracy? How do these phenomena affect democracy in Mexico?

Discuss the relation between clientelism, reduced state capacity, and violence in Latin American democracies. Discuss the relation between clientelism, reduced state capacity, and violence in Mexico’s democracy.

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