This paper assesses the determinants of state fragility in sub-Saharan Africa using hitherto unexplored variables in … being a function of rent seeking and/or lobbying by de facto power holders is tested. The resulting interesting finding is … that, political interference, rent seeking and lobbying increase the probability of state fragility by mitigating the …

This analysis investigates a political corruption model that builds on previous literature on corruption in hierarchies …. Our study enriches the literature on political corruption emphasizing the contrasting role of the minorities having a … involved into the illicit activity and, eventually, spread the corruption disease. …

, particulary Africa. The book presents a detailed empirical study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and … the resulting impact on society. The conclusions on reform strategies are applicable to counties within and outside Africa. … specifically Africa. This book presents a study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and business community …