https://hdl.handle.net/10481/14791 2026-04-25T14:42:31Z https://hdl.handle.net/10481/106686 Ecologist or post-developmentalist buen vivir: a biocentricalternative from activism García García, Aurelio Ecologist or post-developmentalist buen vivir is an epistemology of the global South born from the union of different demands from indigenous, environmental, feminist and decolonial activism. Although there is an abundance of literature on what buen vivir is, there is no work that has systematised the values, proposals and claims of the ecologist -post-developmentalist trend of buen vivir. For this reason, this paper has two objectives: 1) to show the thematic pillars on which this trend of buen vivir was built and the values that support it, also showing the discrepancies that have appeared in the literature on this subject; and 2) to discuss those issues that have not been addressed in sufficient depth or that have been treated in a generic or abstract way. A review of the literature published by the ‘main representatives’ of this trend of buen vivir has been carried out using the PRISMA guidelines. These representatives were defined by seven previous works. A total of 178 works were studied using the method of thematic analysis. It was determined that the ecologist-post-developmentalist buen vivir primarily addresses three interconnected thematic blocks (economy, environment and state), which are broken down into twenty-one values, proposals and demands that shape its political-philosophical discourse. It is a paradigm that provides answers to common concerns or worries in the international sphere. However, the chameleon-like relativisation of buen vivir has generated contradictions between its values. Moreover, despite its enormous potential, there has been no empirical study of the socio-economic consequences of their proposals. As such, this is the first work that systematises the values of the ecologist-post-developmentalist buen vivir, which represents an enormous advance in the understanding of the current political agenda of part of the Latin American social movements, as well as a solid nexus with the pluriversal proposals.; El buen vivir ecologista o posdesarrollista es una epistemología del Sur global nacida a partir de la unión de diferentes reivindicaciones procedentes del activismo indígena, ecologista, feminista y decolonial. Aunque la literatura sobre qué es el buen vivir es abundante, no hay ningún trabajo que haya sistematizado los valores, propuestas y reivindicaciones de la corriente ecologista-posdesarrollista del buen vivir. Por ello, este trabajo presenta dos objetivos: 1) mostrar los pilares temáticos sobre los que se erigió está corriente del buen vivir y los valores que la respaldan, mostrando también las discrepancias aparecidas en la literatura sobre esta temática; y 2) discutir aquellos temas que no han sido abordados con la suficiente profundidad o que han sido tratados de forma genérica o abstracta. Se ha llevado a cabo una revisión de la literatura publicada por los “principales representantes” de esta corriente del buen vivir aplicando las directrices PRISMA. Estos representantes fueron definidos por siete trabajos previos. En total se han estudiado 178 trabajos a través del método del análisis temático. Se ha podido determinar que el buen vivir ecologista-posdesarrollista aborda primordialmente tres bloques temáticos interconectados (economía, medioambiente y Estado), los cuales se desgranan en torno a veintiún valores, propuestas y reivindicaciones que dan forma a su discurso político-filosófico. Se está ante un paradigma que da respuestas a preocupaciones o inquietudes comunes en el ámbito internacional. Sin embargo, la camaleónica relativización del buen vivir ha generado contradicciones entre sus valores. Además, a pesar de su enorme potencial, no se ha profundizado de forma empírica en el estudio de las consecuencias socio-económicas de sus propuestas. De tal modo, este es el primer trabajo que sistematiza los valores del buen vivir ecologista-posdesarrollista, lo cual representa un enorme avance en la comprensión de la actual agenda política de una parte de los movimientos sociales latinoamericanos, así como un sólido nexo de unión con las propuestas pluriversales.; La buen vivir écologique ou post-développementaliste est une épistémologie du Sud global née de l'union de différentes revendications issues de l'activisme indigène, écologique, féministe et décolonial. Bien qu'il existe une abondante littérature sur ce qu'est une buen vivir, aucun travail n'a systématisé les valeurs, les propositions et les revendications du courant écologiste et post-développementiste de la buen vivir. C'est pourquoi cet article a deux objectifs: 1) montrer les piliers thématiques sur lesquels ce courant de la bonne vie a été construit et les valeurs qui le soutiennent, en montrant également les divergences qui sont apparues dans la littérature sur ce sujet; et 2) discuter des questions qui n'ont pas été abordées de manière suffisamment approfondie ou qui ont été traitées de manière générique ou abstraite. Une analyse de la littérature publiée par les “principaux représentants” de ce courant du buen vivir a été réalisée en appliquant les lignes directrices PRISMA. Ces représentants ont été définis par sept travaux antérieurs. Au total, 178 ouvrages ont été étudiés à l'aide de la méthode d'analyse thématique. Il a été établi que le buen vivir écologique-post-développementaliste s'adresse principalement à trois blocs thématiques interconnectés (économie, environnement et État), qui se déclinent en vingt-et-un valeurs, propositions et exigences qui façonnent son discours politico-philosophique. C'est un paradigme qui apporte des réponses à des préoccupations ou des inquiétudes communes dans la sphère internationale. Cependant, la relativisation caméléon du buen vivir a généré des contradictions entre ses valeurs. De plus, malgré son énorme potentiel, les conséquences socio-économiques de ses propositions n'ont fait l'objet d'aucune étude empirique. Il s'agit donc du premier ouvrage qui systématise les valeurs du buen vivir écologique-post-développementaliste, ce qui représente une avancée considérable dans la compréhension de l'agenda politique actuel d'une partie des mouvements sociaux latino-américains, ainsi qu'un lien solide avec les propositions plurielles qui, ces dernières années, ont émergé et pris de l'importance dans la sphère politique et dans la littérature académique.; O buen vivir ecológico ou pós-desenvolvimentista é uma epistemologia do Sul global nascida da união de diferentes exigências do ativismo indígena, ambiental, feminista e decolonial. Embora a literatura sobre o que é o buen vivir seja abundante, não existe nenhum trabalho que tenha sistematizado os valores, propostas e reivindicações do movimento ecológico-pós-desenvolvimentista do buen vivir. Assim sendo, este trabalho apresenta dois objetivos: 1) mostrar os pilares temáticos sobre os quais foi construída esta corrente do buen vivir e os valores que a sustentam, mostrando também as discrepâncias que têm aparecido na literatura sobre este tema; e 2) discutir aqueles temas que não foram abordados com suficiente profundidade ou que foram tratados de forma genérica ou abstrata. Foi efectuada uma revisão da literatura publicada pelos “principais representantes” desta corrente do buen vivir, aplicando as diretrizes PRISMA. Estes representantes foram definidos por sete trabalhos anteriores. No total, foram estudadas 178 obras através do método de análise temática. Verificou-se que o buen vivir ecológico-pós-desenvolvimentista aborda principalmente três blocos temáticos interligados (economia, ambiente e Estado), (economia, ambiente e Estado), que se dividem em vinte e um valores, propostas e reivindicações que moldam o seu discurso político-filosófico. Estamos perante um paradigma que dá respostas a preocupações comuns ou preocupações na arena internacional. Contudo, a relativização camaleónica do buen vivir tem gerado contradições entre os seus valores. Além disso, apesar do seu enorme potencial, as consequências socioeconómicas das suas propostas não foram estudadas de forma empírica. Trata-se, pois, da primeira obra que sistematiza os valores do buen vivir ecológico-pós-desenvolvimentista, o que representa um enorme avanço na compreensão da atual agenda política de parte dos movimentos sociais latino-americanos, bem como uma sólida ligação com as propostas pluriversais que nos últimos anos têm vindo a emergir e a ganhar importância na esfera política e na literatura académica. https://hdl.handle.net/10481/86354 From the mainstream economics research frontier towards critical institutional political economy García Quero, Fernando José; López Castellano, Fernando The attack of the traditions of political economy upon the orthodox economics is directed at the pillars supporting its political philosophy and at the core of its deductive and individualist methodology. This criticism challenges the current mainstream economics research frontier, which includes the notions of ‘new’ institutional economics, among others. Recalling the tradition known as the ‘Other Canon’, this article criticises these theories and reclaims the principal arguments of a real critical institutional political economy agenda, based on the significant role of history in economic and social analysis, the inductive methodology and the emphasis on power relationships and interest conflicts. https://hdl.handle.net/10481/86351 Nuevas teorizaciones y nuevas agendas en los estudios del desarrollo López Castellano, Fernando; García Quero, Fernando José Tras la "contrarrevolución" en la teoría del desarrollo formalizada en el Consenso de Washington se abandona el proyecto nacional de desarrollo y se pierde la confianza en la capacidad de la industrialización como mecanismo para erradicar la pobreza en el mundo. Años después, el fracaso del Consenso provocó la aparición de voces críticas. Unas apelaban al marco institucional y a las políticas públicas como determinantes del desempeño económico. Otras, cuestionaban la identificación entre crecimiento y desarrollo desde dos planos distintos. El primero, abogaba por el Desarrollo Humano, entendido como un proceso de expansión de las capacidades de las personas; y el segundo por el desarrollo sostenible, a partir de la idea de que la naturaleza no permitía cualquier modalidad de desarrollo. Ya en el siglo XXI, en el seno de las Naciones Unidas se producía un nuevo giro estratégico en los Estudios del Desarrollo y la nueva agenda se centró en el alivio de los síntomas de la pobreza, y no en su erradicación. Desde una perspectiva radicalmente diferente, los análisis postdesarrollistas niegan el propio concepto de desarrollo y proponen visiones alternativas al desarrollo. En este artículo se reflexiona críticamente respecto al futuro de los Estudios del Desarrollo y de la Agenda Oficial al Desarrollo, y se plantean las "alternativas al desarrollo", singularmente, la estrategia del decrecimiento como una propuesta sólida, coherente e integradora. Encontrar alternativas al desarrollo es más urgente si cabe en el momento actual, porque la crisis generada por la pandemia que aqueja al mundo está poniendo en cuestión el paradigma dominante en materia de desarrollo económico y la propia idea de progreso.; Following the 'counter-revolution' in development theory formalised in the Washington Consensus, the national development project was shelved, and confidence waned in the capacity of industrialisation as a mechanism to eradicate poverty in the world. Years later, the failure of the Consensus prompted critical voices. Some appealed to the institutional framework and public policies as determinants of economic performance, while others questioned equating growth with development on two levels. The first advocated human development, understood as a process of expanding people's capabilities. The second supported sustainable development based on the idea that nature cannot withstand all forms of development. In the 21st century, at the heart of the United Nations, there was a strategic shift in development studies, giving rise to a new agenda focused on alleviating the symptoms of poverty rather than eradicating it. From a radically different perspective, post-developmentalist analyses deny the very concept of development and propose alternative visions.This article critically reflects on the future of development studies and the official development agenda and considers 'alternatives to development', particularly the degrowth strategy as a solid, coherent and integrative proposal. Finding alternatives to development is now more urgent than ever because the crisis caused by the pandemic afflicting the world is calling into question the dominant paradigm of economic development and the very idea of progress https://hdl.handle.net/10481/85659 Economic poverty and happiness in rural Ecuador: The importance of Buen Vivir (Living Well) García Quero, Fernando José; Guardiola Wanden-Berghe, Jorge This research paper addresses the endemic dimensions of having or not having a good life using a concept of poverty based on self-reported subjective well- being. We build a subjective well-being poverty (SWBP) line and compare it with two income poverty (IP) lines. The endemic dimension comes from rural Ecuador and the indigenous happiness idea of Buen Vivir (Living Well), which has been the focus of growing attention in the scientific and the political arena. Discrepancies between SWBP and IP are deeply explored building models that explain SWBP with IP, as well as control variables and Buen Vivir related variables. We show that income poor households are more likely to be poor in terms of their reported subjective well-being. However, households that grow their own food and are in an indigenous community are less likely to report to be subjective well-being poor. The results suggest that low SWBP values in contrast with high IP may be explained by idiosyncratic components of the Buen Vivir philosophy. The components of the Buen Vivir ethos related to SWBP give rise to the idea of building multidi- mensional concepts of poverty based on what ethnic people consider to be good or bad for their specific way of life. In a general context, our study raises the importance of considering poverty and its dimensions taking into account the endemic factors of specific groups of people and cultures. That is, to take into account what is important for their lives. https://hdl.handle.net/10481/85658 The Euro System as a Laboratory for Neoliberalism: The Case of Spain López Castellano, Fernando; García Quero, Fernando José Since the 1970s, neoliberalism has evolved from ideology to political agenda, from political program to public policy, and from public policy to a system that replaces democratic control over economic policy with a system of elite economic management. This process of change has been possible due to the endorsement of a meta-political theory that destroys democracy and legitimizes technocratic despotism, financial deregulation, the debasement of labor into a new proletariat, and the purging of constitutional politics. In this article, we analyze this profound transformation of social and legal relations in the “euro system” and, specifically, in the regressive policies that have emerged from the “crisis” in Spain, a peripheral country of the European Union. The problems in contemporary Europe are a direct consequence of the neoliberal version of European economic unity. Their solution will depend on the capacity of the member states to create a social Europe that strengthens institutional democracy and develops universal systems of social protection. This, in turn, will depend on the ability of citizens to remodel state institutions in accordance with new social goals that place life at the center.