 Judith Teichman, Merging the Modern and the Traditional: Market Reform in Chile and Argentina A comparative examination of the initial phases of market reform in Chile and Argentina reveals a merging of traditional elements of Latin American patrimonialism with the market reform agenda of technocrats. In both cases, patrimonial leaders and methods played an essential role in getting market reform under way and in keeping it on track. Patrimonial leaders and methods contributed to the concentration of political power and to the nature of the reform process. Such methods had a nefarious impact on market reform policy outcomes. The commonality of patrimonial features and their importance in breaking down political resistance under military and electoral democratic regimes suggests the resilience and persistence of patrimonial norms and behaviors, especially in times of crisis. They will remain a powerful challenge to democracy. |