Why do economic reforms that are proceeding successfully often run aground? A number of observers have expressed surprise that public opinion regarding the continuation of a reform process often runs directly counter to the performance of the reform itself. This is especially surprising if one...

Using a novel data set from post-communist countries in the 1990s, this paper examines the link-ages between political constraints, economic reforms and growth. Results from a dynamic panel analysis suggest that public support for reform is negatively associated with increases in income...