Abstract

FIGUEROA, Lucas Martín. Between Economics and Politics, Factors that Activate Coalitions. Theoretical Contributions Considering the Adequacy and Enforcement of a National Environmental Policy in Three Argentine Provinces (2008-2019). Estud. Polit. [online]. 2021, n.60, pp.251-275.  Epub July 08, 2021. ISSN 0121-5167.  https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.espo.n60a11.

This article argues that the activation and action of coalitions are relevant to understand the processes of design and enforcement of public policies. However, coalitions do not always activate or take the same form. According to this analytical dilemma, the question that guides this article is: What are the factors that activate coalitions and affect the type of coalition built? This study is the product of twenty interviews with key actors and the analysis of public documents prepared by environmental organizations, subnational state organizations, and media. Morover, it compares the design and enforcement of an environmental policy in three Argentine provinces. As a result, it was found that the activation of the coalitions depends on a structural-economic factor called the dispute over natural resources, while the type of coalition depends on the degree of opening of the political system.

Keywords : Public Politics; Environmental Policy; Natural Resources; Sub-National Politics; Political Coalitions; Argentina.

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