Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia

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Examining the dynamics between political and business elites reveals critical insights into the political-economic paths of authoritarian regimes, particularly in developing Asia. Meg Rithmire presents a fresh perspective on these relationships, highlighting their evolution and impact on regime stability. She introduces two conceptual models to elucidate the variation and instability in state-business interactions, offering a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in authoritarian governance and capitalist growth.