Since 1982, Latin Americans have endured dramatic economic crises and elections that advanced liberal democracy and political pluralism. These conditions led many to believe that electoral results mainly reflect reactions to the economy. Based on an extensive study of the elections covering the 1980s and most of the 1990s, Economic Crises and Electoral Responses in Latin America offers a comprehensive overview of the many complex factors in the hearts and minds of voters.

"For the past decade and a half, the winds of democracy have been sweeping throughout Latin America. Echegaray provides a comprehensive survey of those theories and methods of analyzing electoral behavior and applies them to elections in Latin America during this period. The most interesting part of his study deals with the amorphous nature of these elections. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Comprehensive graduate and research collections." - CHOICE