Does Venezuela’s crisis prove 'chavism' doesn’t work? Study of their fall into crisis, and what could happen next.

$244
Raised of $6,430 Goal
4%
Ended on 11/28/16
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  • 4%
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    on 11/28/16

About This Project

After a long period of political and economic strife, hundreds of thousands of people recently began protesting in Caracas calling for the removal of President Maduro, blaming him for the economic crisis and the country's issues. This research project will provide insight on exactly how Venezuela fell into this crisis, the role 'chavism' played in this crises, what we can expect will happen next, and what other countries can learn from Venezuela's downfall.

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What is the context of this research?

Using several information databases and various sources, we will research Venezuela's current crisis and how chavism played a role in its downfall. We will analyze the development of Venezuela's economic struggles before and after chavism became an important aspect of the country's politics. Taking what we know about Venezuela's past and present, we will also identify what is in store for the country's future.

Some of the many factors we will be looking at:

- Past and Present Economic Policies

- Illegal Drug Trade and Overall Crime Rates

- Speculated and Discovered Political Corruption

- Law Enforcement and the Judicial System in Venezuela

- Trading Sectors and Statistics, State Owned Enterprises

- Human Development Index Data Report

What is the significance of this project?

A clear and open explanation as to how Venezuela came into this crisis has yet to be published. After completing our research, people will be able to effectively understand what factors and policies caused this crisis to grow so large, with such a negative effect on the people of Venezuela. This new understanding of Venezuela's mistakes and successes should allow the citizens and leadership of other countries to make the correct decisions in ethics and policy making for their future generations.

Our final paper will be available on our website, but sub-reports and collected information will still be posted here for backers to read and enjoy.

We are turning to crowdfunding in order to expand and continue the much-needed research on this controversial topic and crisis.

What are the goals of the project?

The primary objective of the research project is to make a detailed note on what ideas and actions were taken that allowed the current crisis in Venezuela to occur. This includes:

1) A research paper, based on university standards, that explains and outlines the entire cause and effect of the crisis.

2) A series of visual graphics that is to represent the collected data.

3) A custom designed and designated website to present our finished report and and our collected data.

4) The first of many projects to be completely by this start-up research and information think tank.

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The funds will be used to pay two full-time students to collect and compile the information, write the full report on the designated topic, develop the website, and design all of the visuals. Each student will be working a minimum of 10 hrs per week, for an estimated 4-6 weeks. The budget also includes the costs for web hosting, cloud storage, private server space, various database and web services fees, web development costs, marketing materials, and the registration fees for the think tank.

All other added costs will be covered by the two student's start-up research fund account.

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I think this project is an important effort to understand the impact of populist economic models on real societies. It will inform the debate and choices we are making in light of the increasingly bifurcated thinking on Capitalism and Socialism emerging in Western nations. I am looking forward to the results!

Meet the Team

Anon Zett
Anon Zett
Kevin Turcios
Kevin Turcios

Anon Zett

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Kevin Turcios

Student studying to be an electrical engineer, with a passion for building circuits and an interest in politics and economics.

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