The Politics of Social Protection During Times of Crisis

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Merike Blofield (Universität Hamburg) Jennifer Pribble (University of Richmond, Virginia)

The Politics of Social Protection During Times of Crisis

Merike Blofield (Universität Hamburg), Jennifer Pribble (University of Richmond, Virginia), Cecilia Giambruno (Universidad Católica del Uruguay)

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English

Cambridge University Press
03 August 2023

Social impact of disasters; Indigenous peoples; Social welfare & social services; Constitution: government & the state; Regional government

Series: Elements in Politics and Society in Latin America

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In 2020, as Latin American countries shuttered their economies, it became clear that effective lockdowns would require states to provide income support. In a region that has historically struggled to build systems of social protection, the effort to expand benefits was notable. Policies varied in scope and generosity, but in what seemed to signify a new era of state-building, Latin American democracies demonstrated a nearly uniform commitment to providing assistance to the poor. Why did some countries implement broader and more adequate programs than others and why did countries vary in their ability to sustain support over time? This Element argues that three factors explain cross-national and cross-temporal differences in policy effort: policy legacies, unified/divided government, and fiscal space. The study shows that in settings of crisis, the democratic politics of social policy expansion shift, with traditional factors like ideology and electoral competition playing a less central role.

By: Merike Blofield (Universität Hamburg), Jennifer Pribble (University of Richmond, Virginia), Cecilia Giambruno (Universidad Católica del Uruguay)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9781009416016
ISBN 10: 1009416014
Series: Elements in Politics and Society in Latin America
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 03 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active