The Evolution of Land Reform in Latin America, Thursday at 4:30pm, Steitz 102

Despite recent improvements, Latin America remains the most unequal region in the world.  Historically, one of the most important determinants of income and opportunity is access to land.  In this seminar Dylan Fitz will discuss the justifications for land reform and the implementation challenges that reforms face. The discussion will draw on his evaluations of recent market-assisted programs in Brazil that build upon previous land reforms. fitz