Outputs (2)

Institutional challenges, the middle-income trap, and the pursuit of global economic integration in Latin America (2024)
Book Chapter
Doctor, M. (2024). Institutional challenges, the middle-income trap, and the pursuit of global economic integration in Latin America. In E. Amann, & P. N. Figueiredo (Eds.), Innovation, Competitiveness and Development in Latin America: Lessons from the Past and Perspectives for the Future (21-43). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197648070.003.0002

The main puzzle that this chapter sheds light on is how and why institutions have posed an obstacle to implementing policies that support innovation and competitive integration of Latin America into the global economy? It presents an overview of the... Read More about Institutional challenges, the middle-income trap, and the pursuit of global economic integration in Latin America.

Regionalism in the Global South: Understanding the Evolution of Mercosur (2022)
Book Chapter
Doctor, M. (2022). Regionalism in the Global South: Understanding the Evolution of Mercosur. In B. McKercher (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy and Statecraft (309-320). (2nd edition). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003016625-31

The world economy, especially international trade in goods and services, was already slowing before the COVID pandemic hit the headlines in early 2020. Mercosur’s sparse institutional structure relies on three main decision-making organs: the Common... Read More about Regionalism in the Global South: Understanding the Evolution of Mercosur.