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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Olga Magdalena Lazin’s Statism: Its Recurring Cycles in Mexico and Romania looks at the political and economic evolution of Mexico and Romania, examining their experiences with statism, economic challenges, and reforms. Mexico, a federation of 31 states, and Romania, which experienced a violent end to its authoritarian regime in 1989, both have histories marked by significant state control. Reforms, initiated under leaders like Emperor Maximilian and Porfirio Díaz, focused on infrastructure and foreign investment. Despite initial gains from the maquila industry and reforms in the 20th century, inefficiencies and corruption persisted. Recent issues include disruptions from bombings, drug war violence, and economic challenges under Calderón. Civil society’s role in democratic development is significant in both countries, with varying impacts on political and economic outcomes.
Statism by Olga Magdalena Lazin offers a comprehensive look into how state control shapes economies and societies, drawing a comparative analysis between Mexico and Romania. Lazin’s meticulous research is evident throughout, with links to supporting documents and theories for readers to see for themselves. The writing is clear and well-structured. I really liked the latter half of the book and was particularly interested in Mexico's capture of key drug traffickers, and also how issues like low military pay and cartel influence are counter-productive. Lazin's laser focus on statism within two seemingly unrelated sovereign countries is what sets the book apart from its counterparts, and between its wealth of information and centralized study, Statism will undoubtedly be a valuable resource to those interested in political sciences, economics, and civil activism in democratic development. Recommended.
