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From Authoritarianism to Democracy: The Political Economy of Latin America

Anti-democratic sentiment is on the rise across Latin America. This episode of The Pie explores the evolving political and economic landscape of Latin America, highlighting the region's experimentation with democratization and the growing threats of authoritarianism. Luis Martinez, Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, discusses how economic reforms and pro-market transformations, despite their benefits, have left segments of the population feeling underrepresented and disillusioned.

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  Deadly Prescriptions: What Happens When Doctors Compete for Patients

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  An Extra Slice of the Pie, with James Robinson: History, Politics, and the…

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  Economics Meets Ecology: The Huge Costs of Ecosystem Declines

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  How Do Buyouts Impact Hospital Performance? Evaluating the Role of Private…

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  What Can the North Dakota Railroad War of 1905 Tell Us About Regulating Mo…

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  Understanding the Fed: How Perception Drives Market Reactions

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  Promises Delivered? The Economic Effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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  Creative Destruction: Why Innovation is Crucial for Growth

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  Using Machine Learning to Predict—and Prevent—Police Misconduct

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  What Went Wrong With Federal Student Loans?

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  The Uncertainties of Climate Change

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  Using Cellphone Data to Observe Religious Worship in the United States

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  India’s Economic Future

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  ChatGPT: Who’s Adopting, Who’s Abstaining, and Why?

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  Is College Worth It? Measuring the Returns to Higher Education

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  Fighting Traffic in Chicago: Lower Fares, More Trains, Fewer Buses