The Political Economy of Global Remittances

This insightful examination of remittances explores their role in poverty reduction and gendered neoliberalism, particularly through the lens of The Political Economy of Global Remittances.

Over the last decade, a new phenomenon has emerged within the international community: the Global Remittances Trend (GRT). Government institutions, international financial organizations, NGOs, and private sector actors have increasingly focused on migration and remittances, recognizing their potential for poverty reduction and development. As a result, these entities have begun to devise institutions and policies aimed at harnessing this potential, marking a significant shift in how remittances are viewed within the context of global economics.

The Political Economy of Global Remittances employs a gender-sensitive governmentality analysis to trace the emergence of the GRT. The book meticulously maps its conceptual and institutional elements while examining the broader implications of this trend. Through a thorough analysis of the GRT at the international level, paired with an in-depth case study on Mexico, the author demonstrates that the GRT plays a critical role in spreading and deepening specific forms of gendered neoliberal governmentality.

This innovative book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars across various disciplines, including political science, international relations, sociology, development studies, economics, gender studies, and Latin American studies. By highlighting the intersections of migration, remittances, and gender, The Political Economy of Global Remittances contributes to a deeper understanding of contemporary global economic dynamics.