The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies proudly hosted a panel in partnership with Indiana State University and the IU Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) on Thursday, February 22 titled "The Intersection of Politics and Economics in South America: Focus on Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia." The panel featured three speakers: Dr. Patricia Basile, an Assistant Professor of Geography and Solidarity Economies at Indiana University, Dr. Debra Israel, Indiana State University Chairperson and Professor of Economics, and Marcelo Pastore, Visiting Fulbright Scholar and Director of Institutional Relations at Indiana State University.
Each speaker brought their own expertise to the conversation with presentations centering around their research areas within South American countries. Dr. Israel shared her work titled "Bolivia: Household Economics and the Broader Context," pulling from her research and personal experiences from her time spent living in Bolivia. Marcelo Pastore then shared his presentation titled "Political Economy in Paraguay: A Historical Revision," which focused on the history and evolution of his home country's political and economic structures. Finally, Dr. Basile presented her work titled "Urban Insurgencies in Brazil: the making of alternative worlds," which highlighted grassroots political and social movements toward making housing more available and inclusive, thereby reinstating agency of marginalized groups.
If you are interested in learning more or tuning in to the full conversation, a recording of the panel will be available on the IU CLACS YouTube channel soon.
Speakers' webpages:
Dr. Patricia Basile, IU Department of Geography
Dr. Debra Israel, ISU Department of Economics
Marcelo Pastore, ISU Department of Economics