ndustrialization and Political Affinity looks at the issue of political affinity as a way of explaining industrial policies in Newly Industrializing Countries (NIC's). Focusing on Brazil as one of the most technologically and economically advanced of the NIC's, Roy C. Nelson explores how policy affinity can help or hinder industrial policies that promote the development of indigenous technological capabilities. Nelson discusses the ways in which democratization affects the process by which NICs make and implement effective ...
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ndustrialization and Political Affinity looks at the issue of political affinity as a way of explaining industrial policies in Newly Industrializing Countries (NIC's). Focusing on Brazil as one of the most technologically and economically advanced of the NIC's, Roy C. Nelson explores how policy affinity can help or hinder industrial policies that promote the development of indigenous technological capabilities. Nelson discusses the ways in which democratization affects the process by which NICs make and implement effective policies for development. Industrialization and Political Affinity concludes with observations on potential models for industrial development that would be appropriate for these countries. The discussion calls into question the prevailing emphasis in democratization literature on continued top-down modes of government in post-transition regimes.
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