The essays in this volume employ the insights and techniques of political science, economics and history to provide a fresh answer to this question.

"The essential role institutions play in understanding economic development has long been recognised and has been closely studied across the social sciences but

This book focuses on the role of economic and political institutions in economic development. The book offers fresh perspectives on the issues facing less-devel

Governments fail to provide the public goods needed for development when its leaders knowingly and deliberately ignore sound technical advice or are unable to f

A PDF version of this book is available for free in open access via the OAPEN Library platform, www.oapen.org. This book examines the emergence of both financia