Michael Penfold

Michael Penfold specializes in international business, public policy, and political economy in Latin America. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science (Columbia University), and serves as an associate professor at the Center for Public Policy and Competitiveness (IESA, Venezuela).

Michael Penfold, es doctor en Ciencia Política por la Universidad de Columbia y es professor asociado en el Centro de Políticas Públias del IESA (Venezuela). Sus intereses de investigación se centran en políticas públicas, economía política y negocios internacionales en América Latina.

En Venezuela, lo fácil es polarizar

Rara vez los políticos negocian si no están obligados a hacerlo. Ante un país en quiebra, lo único que puede obligar al chavismo a negociar con una oposición fortalecida es la presión social. English

By Michael Penfold

/ 8 Feb 2016

Venezuela, where polarising is so easy

Politicians negotiate only when they are forced to. In a broken nation, the only thing that can make Chavism accept to negotiate with a tough opposition is social pressure. Español

By Michael Penfold

/ 8 Feb 2016

Venezuela, where polarising is so easy

Politicians negotiate only when they are forced to. In a broken nation, the only thing that can make Chavism accept to negotiate with a tough opposition is social pressure. Español

By Michael Penfold

/ 8 Feb 2016