Latin America and the World Economy

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Globalization did not begin in the late twentieth century, but rather global trade has linked Latin America with the rest of the world for over five hundred years. The region has been an active and important participant in the world economy since Columbus's first voyage in 1492. This course explores the social, cultural, economic, and environmental impact of such participation on both Latin America and the rest of the world. It is organized both chronologically and thematically. We will study both colonial and post-colonial trade. The commodities studied include sugar, rubber, bananas, and cocaine.