Society and Economy in Venezuela

Vitor Eduardo Schincariol is an Associate Professor of political economy and economic history and coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in World Political Economy at the Federal University of ABC, São Paulo, Brazil, and a Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK.

• 1. Venezuela’s historical background (20th century).- 2.  Socialism: the legacies of history and Chávez’s perspectives.- 3. Economic policies (1999-2018).- 4.  Economic performance.- 5. Conclusions.