through the extension of franchise. This is because democracy always implements a highly redistributive fiscal policy, which … makes fighting hard incentive-compatible for the citizens-soldiers. We show that a transition to democracy is more likely to …

Regimes controlled by a rich elite often collapse and make way for democracy amidst widespread social unrest. Such … therefore be forced to choose between repression and the most generous concession, a transition to full democracy. …

have been noteworthy in Argentina and Brazil. This paper analyses the processes of labour formalization in these countries …

occupations and their task content, and their impact on employment, earnings and income distribution in Argentina during the new …

describing how these policies affected the most important macroeconomic indexes, with special emphasis on Argentina and Mexico …

Argentina was the second largest destination country during the Age of Mass Migration, receiving nearly six million … mobility in Argentina and immigration contributed positively to the process of economic development. We then turn our focus to … the selection patterns of Italian migrants to Argentina--the largest migratory group to this destination. Our analysis of …

ideal: Carlos Salinas de Gortari, (Mexico 1988-1994) and Carlos Menem (Argentina 1989-1999). Neopopulism is based on an …

Using micro data for the urban areas of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, the authors document trends in …

own political and economic situation. Argentina is one such nation. The authors examine the institutional design of the … for ELR and the practical experience with Jefes. Argentina's case demonstrates possible ways in which ELR can advance a …