Syllabus
Internal and external factors that affect the economic relations between L. A., with the industrial countries (I.C.: USA, EU, ASEAN).
The role of international organizations (IMF, OMC, UNCTAD). Objectives and proposals for L. A. in the next decade.
Economic integration and globalization. First and second generation economic integration schemes in L. A..
From LAFTA to MERCOSUR: economic growth and investment opportunities. The prospects of a South American Union. The proposal of ALBA.
The economic integration between L. A. and the European Union. A brief picture of the E.U. and the evolution of its relations with L.A. The case of the Framework Agreement between MERCOSUR and the E.U.. Present situation and future prospects of L.A. and E.U. integration vis-a-vis other global actors (North America, Asia).
The Pan-American Case: from the "Alliance for Progress" to the "Initiative for the Americas". Present situation of NAFTA. The proposal and future prospects of a Free Trade Association of the Americas (FTAA / ALCA).
:The Case of Asia: from ASEAN 6 thru ASEAN 15. Present status of the business and trade negotiations between Asia and Latin America (the China - Argentina Case). The prospects of China and India as economic leaders of the world.
Crtisis of Mercosur
Crisis in Argentina
Social-economicla problems within LA region
A special case of Cuba
New left in LA (Venezuela, Bolivia)
Terrorism and drogs traffic (Plan America)
Annotation
The course deals with the analysis of the international relations between the Latin American countries and European Union. Main aspects to be taken into account are: economic cooperation, trade issues, business development and socio-political aspects.
A special stress will be put in the cases of : the economic relations of Latin America with EU, the economic relations within the Latin American Region (MERCOSUR, CAN, the proposal of ALBA); the role of international organizations and multinational corporations in economic development (including the subjects of: training of human resources and technology transfer), and the subject of the present hegemonic power of the USA versus the prospects of China and India.
The course will help to our students identify and analyze the existing economical flows and political issues.