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Exploring the Economic Effects of Privatization. Short and Long-Term Perspectives from Chile and Argentina

Blank Hall, Jonatan LU (2024) EKHS21 20241
Department of Economic History
Abstract
This thesis explores the economic, social, and institutional impacts of privatization policies in Latin America, focusing on both short- and long-term effects across different periods. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative analysis with qualitative insights, the study assesses key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, inequality, foreign direct investment (FDI), and political stability. By comparing Chile, which adhered to a steady neoliberal approach, with Argentina, which fluctuated between privatization and re-nationalization, the research uncovers shifts in economic and governance outcomes over time. Chile exhibits macroeconomic stability but increased inequality, while Argentina demonstrates economic... (More)
This thesis explores the economic, social, and institutional impacts of privatization policies in Latin America, focusing on both short- and long-term effects across different periods. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative analysis with qualitative insights, the study assesses key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, inequality, foreign direct investment (FDI), and political stability. By comparing Chile, which adhered to a steady neoliberal approach, with Argentina, which fluctuated between privatization and re-nationalization, the research uncovers shifts in economic and governance outcomes over time. Chile exhibits macroeconomic stability but increased inequality, while Argentina demonstrates economic volatility and governance challenges. The regional analysis contrasts 'neo-liberal' countries with 'neo-populist' nations that reversed privatization, offering broader insights into policy trends across Latin America. The findings reveal that the success or failure of privatization vary depending on the specific pre-conditions, including the interplay between social unrest, elite bargaining, and regulatory effectiveness, that shape the trajectory and effectiveness of these economic policies. (Less)
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author
Blank Hall, Jonatan LU
supervisor
organization
course
EKHS21 20241
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Privatization, Neoliberalism, Re-nationalization, Latin America, Argentina, Chile
language
English
id
9178030
date added to LUP
2024-12-02 08:09:35
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2024-12-02 08:09:35
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the economic, social, and institutional impacts of privatization policies in Latin America, focusing on both short- and long-term effects across different periods. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative analysis with qualitative insights, the study assesses key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, inequality, foreign direct investment (FDI), and political stability. By comparing Chile, which adhered to a steady neoliberal approach, with Argentina, which fluctuated between privatization and re-nationalization, the research uncovers shifts in economic and governance outcomes over time. Chile exhibits macroeconomic stability but increased inequality, while Argentina demonstrates economic volatility and governance challenges. The regional analysis contrasts 'neo-liberal' countries with 'neo-populist' nations that reversed privatization, offering broader insights into policy trends across Latin America. The findings reveal that the success or failure of privatization vary depending on the specific pre-conditions, including the interplay between social unrest, elite bargaining, and regulatory effectiveness, that shape the trajectory and effectiveness of these economic policies.}},
  author       = {{Blank Hall, Jonatan}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Exploring the Economic Effects of Privatization. Short and Long-Term Perspectives from Chile and Argentina}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}