Introduction -- The unexpected peacefulness of transitions -- Political quiescence despite conditions for conflict -- Preventing protests: divide and pacify as political strategy -- The great abnormal pensioner booms: strategic social policies in practice -- Peaceful pathways: the political...

Economic liberalization. -- Industrial and trade strategy. -- Technological development. -- The external debt burden. -- Curbing industrial unrest. -- Environmental protection. -- Government size and functions. -- A final word. -- Appendix: International trade theory