Social Security

Because of recession in 1980s and 2000, all three countries: Argentina, Peru and Costa Rica were in a state of crisis and in need of the World Bank and other external loans for reform in their health sectors. Identify which country out of three case studies was most vulnerable to IFIs interventions including increased privatization, reduced public financing of health, reduction of union involvement in social security and open to other neoliberal reform. Analyze with examples those forces which make them vulnerable? Evaluation:  Your answers will be evaluated based on three criteria:  1) Breadth of knowledge: Your answers must demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of relevant contents and a breadth of knowledge specific to the question asked. Hints: use specific examples, use examples from many different topics, use examples from all readings, avoid broad language, avoid using the same examples multiple times. Be precise and answer all components of questions.  2) Reference to course materials: Your examples must be supported with in-text citations to assigned readings and lectures. Reading: (Noy, 2017, p 25) – provide author last name and year of publication and specific page number(s).   3) Style, Spelling, Grammar: you must take time to proofread your exam. Be clear, be concise. Hints: follow all exam instructions, be concise, proofread for spelling and grammar, complete your exam early and review. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES. ONLY USE THE TEXTBOOK PROVIDED