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Katzenstein’s Corporatist Model

Katzenstein’s Corporatist Model. Lecture for LAPE SFU, Fall 2005 Anil Hira. Introduction. Lecture: Diagnosis, Philosophy, History, Objections/Responses What is corporatism? History of corporatist writing- Schmitter European vs. LA corporatist traditions corporatism and the EU

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Katzenstein’s Corporatist Model

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  1. Katzenstein’s Corporatist Model Lecture for LAPE SFU, Fall 2005 Anil Hira

  2. Introduction • Lecture: Diagnosis, Philosophy, History, Objections/Responses • What is corporatism? • History of corporatist writing- Schmitter • European vs. LA corporatist traditions • corporatism and the EU • corporatism and the rise of global finance and trade (competitiveness) • What are the factors that allow corporatism to work in Europe? • What are the factors that allow corporate states to be competitive?

  3. Diagnosis for Small states in world markets • How do European states deal with price taking? How do they adjust? • How do they preserve domestic stability amidst intl. shocks? • What kinds of bargains/processes allow L, K, and G to work together? • How do these adj. mechanisms diff. Eur. fr. the US, Canada, E.Asia, LA? (Esping-Anderson)

  4. Philosophy: Types of Eur. Corporatism • Liberal- Switz, Bel, Neth • Social- Swe, Scan; Aust • What are key diff.s and implications of diffs.: • G, adj, bus, L; rur. coops; ind X specialization • What are some of historical factors that explain the rise of corporatism? • weak aristocracy, feudal sys.; < rad L • Factors: PR, pol culture

  5. Key policies of Eur. Corporatism • Intl. Liberalization • P intermed. gds • RTAs • Domestic compensation • employment creation, welfare • wage restraints; high tax burdens • Flexible Industrial adjustment • industrial policy (flexible, reactive, incremental, indirect) • applied R & D, specialization

  6. Future of Corporatism • Future in Europe? Breakdown of model? • Implications of EU • vs. EA model? • Applications to LA?

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