Based on the below question: bibliography that should consist primarily of scholarly works associated with your research topic, such as books, journal articles, and other published studies that have been subjected to peer review. University presses, as well as many other reputable publishers, produce peer-reviewed books. You should strive for at least 10 citations
Research question: How have U.S. sanctions and other forms of external economic pressure affected inflation, shortages, and living standards for everyday people in Cuba?
This question focuses on a clear cause-and-effect relationship by investigation how external pressure influences economic outcomes that have a direct impact on everyday life in Cuba, such as prices, access to basic goods, and quality of life.
I will compare three key periods of heightened external pressure on Cuba:
- The post-Cold War Special Period of the 1990s
- The tightening of U.S. sanctions in the early 2000s
- The re-imposition and expansion of sanctions after 2017
By analyzing/investigating economic indicators, policy changes, and reporting on living conditions across these cases, this approach allows evaluation on how variations in external pressure match with changes in inflation, shortages, and living standards.
Good journals to search using JSTOR
- American Political Science Review
- American Journal of Political Science
- International Organization
- International Studies Quarterly
- World Politics International
- Journal of Political Economy
Your bibliography must follow the guidelines found in the American Political Science Associations Style Manual for Political Science, available at
Requirements: as needed

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