State, society and markets in Argentina: The political economy of neodesarrollismo under Néstor Kirchner, 2003-2007

Abstract

The national Peronist social contract in Argentina has a long history rooted in syndicalism and populism. However, Menemismo in the 1990s, El Argentinazo in December 2001, and Kirchnerismo post crisis have all served to change the fundamental framework of the Argentine economy, the social underpinnings of that economy and how it intersects with global capital. This article is an attempt to identify the nature of Kirchner's administration through analysis of political economy, therefore seeking to facilitate a deeper understanding of the developmental nature and impact of the Kirchner administration of 2003-2007. © 2011 The Author. Bulletin of Latin American Research © 2011 Society for Latin American Studies.