Taught In English

There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

The course deals with the analysis of the international relations of the Latin American countries and the other main geo-economic regions of the world; i.e.: Europe (European Union), North America (NAFTA) and Asia (ASEAN). Main aspects to be taken into account are: economic cooperation, trade issues, business development and socio-political aspects. Although all the regions will be taken into account in their internal and external (inter-regional) relations, a special stress will be put in the cases of: (i) the economic relations of Latin America with the E.U., NAFTA and ASEAN; (ii) the economic relations within the Latin American Region; (iii) the role of international organizations and multinational corporations in economic development; and (iv) The prospects of China and India as economic leaders of the world. The analysis will be complemented with selected case studies

Professor : José Gustavo (Guy) ROGER

General Objectives of the Course
The course deals with the analysis of the international relations between the Latin American countries (L. A.) and other main geo-economic regions of the world; i.e.: Europe (European Union / E.U.), North America (NAFTA), and Asia (ASEAN). Main aspects to be taken into account are: economic cooperation, trade issues, business development and socio-political aspects.
Although all the regions will be taken into account in their internal and external (inter-regional) relations, a special stress will be put in the cases of : (i) the economic relations of Latin America with E.U., NAFTA and ASEAN; (ii) the economic relations within the Latin American Region (MERCOSUR, CAN, the proposal of ALBA); (iii) the role of international organizations and multinational corporations in economic development (including the subjects of: training of human resources and technology transfer), and (iv) the subject of the present hegemonic power of the USA versus the prospects of China and India.
The course is designed under the "Case Study" concept. Therefore, the analysis will be complemented with selected case studies

Course Syllabus
Chapter1 : Course Introduction. Evolution of the international economic relations: from the "Three Worlds of Economics" to present day " Global Economy". The future of capitalism in the present context of globalization (positive and negative aspects; the crisis of globalization: Asia, Rusia, Argentina).
Chapter 2 : Internal and external factors that affect the economic relations between L. A. (and other Less Developed Countries), with the industrial countries (I.C.: USA, EU, ASEAN). The role of international organizations (IMF, OMC, UNCTAD). Objectives and proposals for L. A. in the next decade.
Chapter 3 : Economic integration and globalization. First and second generation economic integration schemes in L. A.. From LAFTA to MERCOSUR: economic growth and investment opportunities. The prospects of a South American Union. The proposal of ALBA.
Chapter 4 : The economic integration between L. A. and the European Union. A brief picture of the E.U. and the evolution of its relations with L.A. The case of the Framework Agreement between MERCOSUR and the E.U.. Present situation and future prospects of L.A. and E.U. integration vis-a-vis other global actors (North America, Asia).
Chapter 5 : The Pan-American Case: from the "Alliance for Progress" to the "Initiative for the Americas". Present situation of NAFTA. The proposal and future prospects of a Free Trade Association of the Americas (FTAA / ALCA).
Chapter 6 :The Case of Asia: from ASEAN 6 thru ASEAN 15. Present status of the business and trade negotiations between Asia and Latin America (the China - Argentina Case). The prospects of China and India as economic leaders of the world.
Chapter 7 : Business and trade facilitation in a global context: (i) Knowledge and Information : the role of Europe, USA and ASEAN, in narrowing the gap with the less developed countries; (ii) Technology transfer and foreign direct investments, the role of multinational corporations; (iii) New concepts in international business and trade: Case Study on Trade Facilitation between L. A. and the E.U.

Basic Bibliography
• ROGER, José Gustavo; " The Latin American International Relations in a context of Econpomic Globalization" ; International Management Program, Reims Management School (IMP / RMS); Reims, France, 2007. (Available at the University of Belgrano Bookstore. Not available on Internet).
Complementary Bibliography
1. Albert, Michel; "Capitalisme contre Capitalisme"; Ed. Seuil; Paris, Last Edition.
2. Brzezinski, Zbigniew; "Out of Control â€" Global Turmoil on the Eve of the 21st. Century";
Robert Stewart â€" Scribner´s Sons Ed.; N. Y. , 1993.
3. Giddens, Anthony; "The Third Way"; Cambridge, England, 1998.
4. Gilpin, Robert; "The Political Economy of International Relations"; Princeton University Press; U.S.A., last edition.
5. Hosono, Akio; "ASEAN, MERCOSUR and the Possibilities of Cooperation East Asia â€" Latin America"; IDB / INTAL, IV Meeting of the Center for Asia-Pacific Studies; Buenos Aires, September 2000. (Also in http:// www.iadb.org/intal/foros).
6. Inter-American Development Bank; "Economic and Social Progress in Latin America"; yearly reports; several articles on L.A. economies + statistical information ; Washington. (Relevant information is also available in Internet, see below).
7. Journal of Technology Transfer (several articles); Springer Science & Business Media; Volume 31, Number 1, Jan. 2006.
8. Mansfield, Edwin; "Intellectual Property Protection, Foreign Direct Investment and Technology Transfer"; Discussion Paper # 19; IFC, Washington, D.C., 1994
9. Porter, Michael; "The Competitive Advantage of Nations"; Free Press; N. Y., 1998
10. Roger, José Gustavo; "Argentina, América Latina y la Globalización Económica" ; Ediciones Lumiere; Buenos Aires, 2004. (NOTE: relevant parts of this Book have been translated into English and reproduced in this paper).
11. Roger, José Gustavo; "Transferencia de Tecnología. Rol de las Empresas Multi -Nacionales"; Editorial Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, 2007
12. Roger, José Gustavo; "Educación para el Desarrollo. Recursos Humanos"; Editorial Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, 2007
13. Soros, George; "Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism"; BBS â€" Public Affairs; New York, 2000. Alternative Text: also by Soros ; "The Crisis of Global Capitalism" ; Little, Brown and Co.; London, 1998.
14. Stiglitz, Joseph ; "Globalization and its Discontents" ; W.W. Norton and Company ; London and New York , 2003.
15. The World Bank; "World Development Report". Yearly publication; Washington, USA, 2005
16. Thurow, Lester; "The Future of Capitalism"; Ed. William Morrow and Co.; N. Y., 1996.
WEBSITES
17. ALADI â€" Online : < www.aladi.org >
18. CEI â€" Online : MERCOSUR 2002 and 2003 (in English only) : < www.cei..gov.ar >
19. Inter American Development Bank â€" Online : < www.iadb.org >
20. MERCOSUR â€" Online : < www.mercosur.com >
21. The European Union â€" Online : < www.europa.eu.int >
22. The World Bank â€" Online : < www.worldbank.org >
23. Inter American Development Bank â€" Online : < www.iadb.org >
24. The IMF â€" Online : < www.imf.org >
25. World Trade â€" Online : < www.wto.org >
26. Technology Transfer Center / USA : www.nttc.edu
27. Technological Support / United Nations : www.undp.org/governance

Class Schedule
Session 1: Course Introduction. Evolution of the international economic relations: from the "Three Worlds of Economics" to present day " Global Economy". The future of capitalism in the present context of globalization (positive and negative aspects; the crisis of globalization: Asia, Russia, Argentina).
Session 2: Internal and external factors that affect the economic relations between L. A. (and other Less Developed Countries) with the industrial countries (I.C. : USA, EU, ASEAN).
Session 3: The role of international organizations (IMF, OMC, UNCTAD). Objectives and proposals for the L.A. countries in the next decade.
Session 4: Economic integration and globalization: first and second generation economic schemes in L.A.. From LAFTA to MERCOSUR: economic growth and investment opportunities. The prospects of a South American Union and the proposal of ALBA.
Session 5: The economic integration between the European Union and L.A.. A brief picture of the E.U. and the evolution of its relations with L.A.
Session 6: The case of the Framework Agreement between MERCOSUR and the EU. Future prospects of inter-regional integration in the light of the role of other global actors (North America, Asia).
Session 7: The Pan American Integration Case: from the "Alliance for Progress" to the "Initiative for the Americas". Present situation of NAFTA.
Session 8: The proposal and future prospects of a Free Trade Association of the Americas.
Selection of subjects for Field Research and Group Presentation.
Session 9: Field Visit + Research at a related institution
Session 10: Partial Evaluation: Group Presentation on subjects previously selected
Session 11: The Case of Asia: from ASEAN 6 thru ASEAN 15. Present status of the business and trade negotiations between Asia and L. A. (the China - Argentina Case).The prospects of China and India as economic leaders of the world
Session 12: Business and trade facilitation in a global context: (i) Knowledge and Information: the role of Europe, USA and ASEAN, in narrowing the gap with the less developed countries
Session 13: Business and trade facilitation in a global context: (ii) Technology transfer and foreign direct investments, the role of multinational corporations.
Session 14 : New concepts in international business and trade: Case Study on Trade Facilitation between L. A. and the E.U.
Session 15 : Final Evaluation Session based on: presentation of individual or group assignments (depending on the number of participants) and a written test.
Conclusions and Recommendations of the Course.

Evaluation Procedures
Class Participation : 30%
Mid-Term evaluation (Group presentation) : 30%
Final evaluation (Written Test and Oral presentation) : 40%