Neopatrimonialism and Patronage-Clientelism. A Thematic Review of Literature

Authors

  • Marcelo Resico Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

Keywords:

NEOPATRIMONIALISM, PATRONAGE, CLIENTELISM, LATIN AMERICA, INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The paper examines Neopatrimonialism current context of re-emergence, its definitions, features and socio-economic consequences, from various scholars who have addressed this subject. Then, connections and differences between Neopatrimonialism and Patronage-Clientelism are identified. Exploring these systems of institutional organization, widely rooted in Latin America, is essential to understand the region’s present problems and to foresee its possible solutions.

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Published

2018-07-10

How to Cite

Resico, M. (2018). Neopatrimonialism and Patronage-Clientelism. A Thematic Review of Literature. Cultura Económica, 33(90), 60–75. Retrieved from https://e-revistas.uca.edu.ar/index.php/CECON/article/view/1329