# Episode 16: Andrew Nickson on Paraguay's Political Economy

An episode of [Matter File](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1522569153), 22 Sep 2020, 1 h 02 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WIZ7399141851.mp3

In this episode, we talk to the editor and author of "The Paraguay Reader" and "The Transition to Democracy in Paraguay" Mr. Andrew Nickson. The conversation spans several key areas around socio-economic development in Paraguay as we discuss everything from income inequality to political inertia, corruption, and local governance in Paraguay. We also cover the hydroelectric energy potential of Paraguay for industrialisation and the agricultural economy of today. The conversation provides keen insights into structural issues in the political economy of Paraguay and examines the present drivers of change. Resultantly, the conversation serves as a nuanced primer in both the political economy of and socio-economic development in Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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