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ON THE EVE OF A FOOD RIOT: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE POLITICAL DETERMINANTS OF WIDESPREAD PROTEST IN CENTRAL AMERICA DURING THE 2007-08 GLOBAL FOOD PRICE CRISIS

Ogrodnik, Corinne (2013) ON THE EVE OF A FOOD RIOT: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE POLITICAL DETERMINANTS OF WIDESPREAD PROTEST IN CENTRAL AMERICA DURING THE 2007-08 GLOBAL FOOD PRICE CRISIS. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In this thesis, I develop a framework for the systematic investigation of the political determinants of widespread protest that occurred during the 2007-08 global food price crisis. Broadly engaging Acemoglu and Robinson’s (2001, 2006) theory of the democratic window of opportunity for mobilization engendered by transitory economic crises, I consider the role that both individual and structural factors play in promoting collective action for political change during such events. Fifteen hypotheses are offered that are grounded in theory on food riots, political culture, and political opportunity structures. Ultimately, this thesis takes the form of a proposal for future research on the impact of citizen political views and changing political opportunity structures in facilitating widespread social unrest during transitory economic shocks.

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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Ogrodnik, Corinnecogrodnik@gmail.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairMarkoff, Johnjm2@pitt.eduJM2
Committee MemberSmith, Jackiejgsmith@pitt.eduJGSMITH
Committee MemberKutz-Flamenbaum, Rachelrflamenb@pitt.eduRFLAMENB
Date: 18 January 2013
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 30 August 2012
Approval Date: 18 January 2013
Submission Date: 6 September 2012
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 59
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Sociology
Degree: MA - Master of Arts
Thesis Type: Master's Thesis
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Food riots, Central America
Date Deposited: 18 Jan 2013 18:57
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:03
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/14022

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