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The Relationship Between Economic Structure and Political Violence in Latin America (1990–2019)

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  • Balestra Anna

    (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy)

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This paper provides evidence about the relationship between economic structure and political violence in Latin American countries in the period 1990–2019. The empirical analysis suggests that manufacturing activities are negatively associated with the number of terroristic attacks. On the contrary it exists a positive relationship between mining activities and political violence. A further analysis suggests that the relative size of manufacturing with respect to mining sector is negatively associated to terroristic attacks occurrence. Such relationship becomes stronger when it is associated to high levels of trade openness.

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  • Balestra Anna, 2021. "The Relationship Between Economic Structure and Political Violence in Latin America (1990–2019)," Peace Economics, Peace Science, and Public Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 27(4), pages 505-530, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:pepspp:v:27:y:2021:i:4:p:505-530:n:5
    DOI: 10.1515/peps-2021-0043
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    Keywords

    political violence; economic structure; resource curse; manufacturing sector;
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    JEL classification:

    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War

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