2023 ead the Case Study Venezuela Under Hugo Ch vez and Beyond on pp 56 57 in the Hill | Assignments Online

 

ead the Case Study: Venezuela Under Hugo Chávez and Beyond on pp. 56-57 in the Hill & Hult text.

In an initial post, choose and answer ONE question (the goal is that the next student will choose the next unanswered question, and so on; it is ok if choice of questions repeat…):

Click “Add a New Post,” and in the subject line, type your first name and Question #:

• QUESTION 1: Under Chávez’s leadership, what kind of economic system was put in place in Venezuela? How would you characterize the political system?
• QUESTION 2: How do you think that Chávez’s unilateral changes to contracts with foreign oil companies will affect future investment by foreigners in Venezuela?
• QUESTION 3: How will the high level of public corruption in Venezuela affect future growth rates?
• QUESTION 4: During the latter part of Chávez’s rule, Venezuela benefited from high oil prices. Since 2014, however, oil prices have fallen substantially. What has the affect of this been on government finances and the Venezuelan economy?
• QUESTION 5: During the Chávez years, many foreign multinationals exited Venezuela or reduced their exposure there. What do you think the impact of this has been on Venezuela? What needs to be done to reverse the trend?
• QUESTION 6: By early 2016, Venezuela’s economy appeared to be on the brink of total collapse. What do you think needs to be done to reverse this?