Title: Law and the new developmental state : the Brazilian experience in Latin American context /
Authors: Trubek, David M., 1935-; Alviar García, Helena; Coutinho, Diogo R.,; Santos, Alvaro, 1975-; Trubek, David M., 1935-; Alviar García, Helena,; Coutinho, Diogo R.,; Santos, Alvaro, 1975-
Year: 2013
Subjects: Law and economic development; Economic policy; Law and economic development.; Latin America; Brazil; Brazil Economic policy.; Latin America Economic policy.
Abstract: This book explores the emergence of a new developmental state in Latin America and its significance for law and development theory. In Brazil since 2000, emerging forms of state activism, including a new industrial policy and a robust social policy, differ from both classic developmental state and neoliberal approaches. They favor a strong state and a strong market, employ public-private partnerships, seek to reduce inequality, and embrace the global economy. Case studies of state activism and law in Brazil show new roles emerging for legal institutions. They describe how the national development bank uses law in innovation promotion, trade law strengthens new developmental policies in export promotion and public health, and social law frames innovative poverty-relief programs that reduce inequality and stimulate demand. Contrasting Brazilian experience with Colombia and Mexico, the book underscores the unique features of Brazil's trajectory and the importance of this experience for understanding the role of law in development today.
Contents: Law, state, and the new developmentalism : an introduction / David M.Trubek -- New state activism in Brazil and the challenge for law / David M. Trubek, Diogo R. Coutinho, and Mario G. Schapiro -- Understanding neo-developmentalism in Latin America : new industrial policies in Brazil and Colombia / Shunko Rojas -- Rediscovering the developmental path? : development bank, law, and innovation financing in the Brazilian economy / Mario Shapiro -- Carving out policy autonomy for developing countries in the world trade organization : the experience of Brazil and Mexico / Alvaro Santos -- Developmental responses to the international trade legal game : cases of intellectual property and export credit law reforms in Brazil / Michelle Ratton Sanchez Badin -- Decentralization and coordination in social law and policy : the Bolsa Família program / Diogo R. Coutinho -- Social policy and the new development state : the case of Colombia / Helena Alviar Garcia.