The Impact of Bolivia's Nationalisation
The Impact of Bolivia's Nationalisation
AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth speaks to Al Jazeera Inside Story Americas about the impact of President Evo Morales' nationalization policies on the economy of Bolivia.
When he was elected in December 2005 Bolivia's President Evo Morales promised to break with the past and govern in the interests of the country's indigenous majority.
And over the last seven years he has steadily increased state control over the country's economy, nationalising many key assets including foreign-owned energy firms and communications companies.
On Monday, the state seized control of the Spanish-owned airports operator Sabsa....
How will Bolivia's nationalisation programme impact the country's economy?
Inside Story Americas is joined by guests: Eric Farnsworth, the vice president of the Council of the Americas; and Gerardo Munck, a professor of International Relations at the University of California.
