Decentralization in Latin America: I Love It LOUDcast

Decentralization reforms do not always lead to greater power for governors and mayors, particularly in postdevelopmental Latin America. The outcomes of these reforms can vary significantly depending on who leads them, how they are executed, and the order in which they are implemented. Tulia G. Falleti's extensive research, which includes fieldwork, interviews, records, and data analysis, sheds light on the diverse paths of decentralization processes in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

Falleti presents a sequential theory and methodology to explain this unexpected outcome, challenging the commonly held belief that decentralization inherently strengthens local leaders. Her work adds valuable insights to the study of path dependence, institutional evolution, and political dynamics in the region. Scholars of decentralization, federalism, subnational politics, intergovernmental relations, and Latin American politics will find her research compelling and informative.

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