Dr. Alejandra Irigoin, CMK. C313

This is an optional course for BSc Economic History, BSc Economic History with Economics, BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Economic History, BSc Economics with Economic History, BSc Environmental Policy, BSc Environmental Policy with Economics and BSc International Relations. Also available to General Course students and as an outside option.

The course examines the societies and economies of Latin America from effective incorporation in the international economy in the late nineteenth century to the era of globalisation and assesses how Latin America has changed over the last hundred years or so. Causes and outcomes of 'engagement' with the world economy will be explored in the following broad themes: growth and structural change- the quest for development; the political economy of state formation and the politics of state action- from authoritarian regimes to democratic consolidation; society, poverty and progress- mobility and modernisation or violence and inequality; ideas and institutions.

Parallel programme of weekly lectures (EH225) and classes (EH225.A). MT, LT, ST with weekly lecture data handouts and class discussion synopses.

Students are expected to write four essays or equivalent pieces of written work.

C Abel & C M Lewis (Eds), Latin America: Economic Imperialism and the State; D Bushnell & N Macaulay, The Emergence of Latin America in the Latin America in the Nineteenth Century; S Engerman & K Sokoloff, Factor Endowments, Institutions and Differential Paths of Growth among New World Economies;  T Hálperín Donghi The Contemporary History of Latin America; T.E Skidmore & P.H. Smith Modern Latin America (2004); R Thorp, Progress, Poverty and Exclusion. For reference: L Bethell, The Cambridge History of Latin America, vols IV and VI.

A three-hour written examination in the ST.