261. Global Poverty Amid Global Plenty: Getting Globalization Right Author: Dani Rodrik Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: To lift their people out of poverty, nations need to enter the global economy. Topic: Economics, Education, and Government Political Geography: Japan, China, and Asia
262. Social Exclusion and Political Change Author: Hauke Hartmann and Daniel Schraad-Tischler Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: When do inequality and economic frustration erupt into political turmoil? Topic: Economics and Politics Political Geography: Russia, Bahrain, and Slovakia
263. A Matter of Transparency: The Top One Percent in the Americas Author: Nora Lustig Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: It's time to measure the income share of Latin America's super-rich. Topic: Development, Economics, and Government Political Geography: United States, Canada, Argentina, and Latin America
264. The Dream Deferred Author: Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: Children are the unwitting victims of exclusionary policies toward immigrants. (video interview available) Topic: Security, Economics, and Financial Crisis Political Geography: America and Georgia
265. Political Representation, Policy Inclusion Author: Richard André, Ryan Berger, Nina Agrawal, and Wilda Escarfuller Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: Do more Indigenous and Afro-descendant representatives in national congresses make a difference? Topic: Economics and Politics Political Geography: United States, Latin America, and Peru
266. The Future of Electoral Observation Author: Rubén Perina Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: The OAS needs to strengthen its election observation missions. Topic: Governance and Law Political Geography: United States and Europe
267. The Hemisphere's Spaghetti Bowl of Free-Trade Agreements Author: José Raúl Perales Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: The hemisphere's free-trade agreements-and how to untangle them. Topic: Development, Economics, and Government Political Geography: Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, and Mexico
268. LGBT Rights in the Americas Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: Latin America is a pioneer in gay rights, but popular attitudes lag behind. Topic: United Nations and Law Political Geography: Canada, Argentina, Latin America, and Mexico
269. Generation Ni/Ni: Latin America's Lost Youth Author: José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: How does the region economically and politically reengage a generation? Topic: Economics Political Geography: Latin America and Caribbean
270. Race and Ethnicity by the Numbers Author: Judith A. Morrison Publication Date: 05-2012 Content Type: Journal Article Journal: Americas Quarterly Institution: Council of the Americas Abstract: Why smart policies require better data. (video interview available) Topic: Development and Economics Political Geography: America