State Capacity and Economic Development
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Analyzes the historical origins of state and provides a new perspective on the relationship between state capacity and economic development.
Elements in Political Economy Series
This series delves into the critical topics of the rapidly expanding field of political economy. It offers in-depth analysis and original insights from leading scholars in political science, economics, and economic history. Readers can expect comprehensive coverage across the entire spectrum of the discipline. The series is ideal for those seeking to understand the intricate connections between economic systems and power structures.
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Reform and Rebellion in Weak States
- 75 pages
- 3 hours of reading
When do reforms provoke rather than prevent rebellion? This short work, written for political scientists, economists, historians, and sociologists, develops a theory of reform and rebellion. It explores that theory in the context of nineteenth-century Russia, the late Ottoman Empire, ancient Rome, the French Revolution, and contemporary Latin America.