GROWTH WITH EQUITY?: THE IMPACT OF PINOCHET'S IDEOLOGICAL AND INSTITUTIONAL LEGACY ON THE ACTORS OF REDEMOCRATIZED CHILE (original) (raw)

This paper examines the impact of Pinochet's ideological and institutional legacy on the actors of redeclared Chile, highlighting the interplay between political history, economic outcomes, and social disparity. It argues that the transition to democracy, shaped by the pacted agreements between military and democratic factions, created a unique political landscape that influences current wealth distributions and the effectiveness of redistributive policies. The analysis underscores the importance of historical context in understanding contemporary Chilean politics and the persistence of inequalities, suggesting that the structures established during Pinochet's regime have left a lasting imprint that complicates political transformation and social equity.