LAS 222 - The Political Economy of the Southern Cone (=POL 354)

Course offers brief historical overview of Southern Cone nations Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay and then moves to in-depth study of political and economic institutions.  Themes include bureaucratic authoritarianism, economic shocks, military rule and the return to democracy, regional integration, and globalization.

Satisfies a major requirement in Latin American Studies and Political Science
Satisfies a concentration requirement in International Studies
Satisfies Liberal Studies distribution requirement
Meets the Cultural Diversity requirement