Date of Award
1-5-2009
Degree Type
Closed Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Henry F. Carey, PHD - Chair
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Herb, PHD
Third Advisor
Dr. Jennifer L. McCoy, PHD
Abstract
This thesis seeks to examine why the Lavalas elite faction and its oppositions have failed to make and implement mutual agreements, to resolve regime crises and to create an environment conducive to democratic norms. The study derives explanations stemming from three alternative models: modernization, rational choice and misperception. Three periods of consensus-building attempt between the Lavalas elite and its oppositions (1991-1995: Consensus-Building attempt I; 1996-2000: Consensus-Building attempt II; 2000-2004: Consensus-Building attempt III) are considered. By using interpreted models a la Graham Allison, the thesis applies the criteria produced by each model to help interpret the failure of consensus-building in these three historical periods. The thesis' conclusion then assesses the models' strengths and weaknesses, prompting interesting questions for further research in the near future.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1059860
Recommended Citation
Noel, Guyma, "Haiti's Lack of National Consensus under the Lavalas Regimes: Political Incentives from Modernization, Rational Choice and Misperception Perspectives." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1059860