Public sector reforms are commonplace in developing countries. Much of the literature about these reforms reflects on their failures. This paper asks about the successes and investigates which of two competing theories best explain why some reforms exhibit such positive deviance. These theories...

Environmental policy has become increasingly important as states attempt to curb negative environmental impacts and adopt a more a sustainable economic approach that relies on alternative energies instead of fossil fuels. Many countries have adopted policies to foster the production of renewable...