to democracy, which will choose redistributive policies. Taxation requires the employment of bureaucrats. We show that … democratic politics. This enables them to reduce the amount of redistribution and public good provision in democracy. Moreover … structure creates more rents for bureaucrats than would an efficient state structure. When the poor come to power in democracy …

to democracy, which will choose redistributive policies. Taxation requires the employment of bureaucrats. We show that … democratic politics. This enables them to reduce the amount of redistribution and public good provision in democracy. Moreover … structure creates more rents for bureaucrats than would an efficient state structure. When the poor come to power in democracy …

society consists of rich and poor individuals. The rich are initially in power, but expect to transition to democracy, which …. This enables them to reduce the amount of redistribution and public good provision in democracy. Moreover, the inefficient … rents for bureaucrats than would an efficient state structure. When the poor come to power in democracy, they will reform …

While much research in political economy points out the benefits of "limited government," political scientists have … significant control by the society over the government. …

states to eliminate non-state armed actors (paramilitaries) in a democracy. The model is premised on the idea that …