Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Hernán Flom, "The Informal Regulation of Criminal Markets in Latin America" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Hernán Flom, "The Informal Regulation of Criminal Markets in Latin America" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Hernán Flom, "The Informal Regulation of Criminal Markets in Latin America" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Thursday 16th March 2023
Dive into the complexities of Brazil and Argentina's drug markets with Hernán Flom's expert analysis.
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So, depending on these type of patterns, what I argue is that you will get different types of connections or, as I refer to it in the book, informal regulatory arrangements in which the police intervene in drug markets differently.
How do illegal drug markets really function in Brazil and Argentina? Political scientist Hernán Flom takes a deep dive into this complex question in his book, 'The Informal Regulation of Criminal Markets in Latin America'. In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', Flom offers a detailed look at these markets not just as criminal enterprises but as economic and political institutions.
Forget the typical crime thriller tropes; this discussion focuses on the real-world interactions between police, politicians, and drug cartels. Flom's research brings to light the often unseen relationships that shape these markets. He examines how different types of informal regulatory arrangements influence police actions and interventions. Whether it's the autonomy of police forces or the political maneuvers behind the scenes, Flom paints a vivid picture of the intricate dynamics at play.
Listeners will gain a new perspective on how 'law and order' approaches vary between urban and rural settings in Brazil and Argentina. The episode also explores how market forces and public policy decisions impact the day-to-day actions of individual police officers. This isn't just an academic exercise; it's a revealing look at the real-life consequences of these interactions.
Ideal for anyone curious about the deeper mechanics of criminal markets, this episode offers both an engaging narrative and a wealth of information. Tune in to uncover the layers of complexity that define Latin America's drug trade.