Abstract

SEILER, Cristhian Rubén. State, Development Strategies and the “Right” Ideas for Latin America. Soc. Econ. [online]. 2021, n.42, e10871.  Epub Feb 15, 2021. ISSN 1657-6357.  https://doi.org/10.25100/sye.v0i42.10871.

Over the past two decades, the persistence of peripheral features in the productive structure of Latin American countries brings into question to what extent neo-developmental thinking has enabled the development of a consistent model as an alternative to the neoliberal model. As an analytical strategy, this work introduces a range of ideas and axioms that guide the State’s actions in the field of development policies. This work is theoretical and asserts that state actions and strategies never occur in a vacuum, but rather, are performed in the context of ideas and statements about how to achieve development, which are hegemonic, specific, and historically constructed. It is concluded that neo-developmental actions by the State should not be considered institutional failures or anomalies, but rather, interventions that are guided by "right" ideas that contribute to reproducing peripheral features.

Keywords : development policies; neo-development; peripheral economies; neoliberalism.

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