This article studies the role of political distortions in driving economic growth and development in Africa. We first … many distortions observed in practice, including patronage, variations in contract enforcement and the role of political … connections in firm outcomes; it provides a framework that unifies results in Africa and elsewhere, and leaves a wide scope for …

. Rentier Capitalism sheds light on the reasons behind Pakistan's failure to bring prosperity to its people when compared to …

Pakistan's economy under-performed? -- The social sectors in pakistan : a story of neglect -- The cultural setting : patronage …

Taking South Africa as an important case study of the challenges of structural transformation, the book offers a new … Africa reveal the complex set of interlocking country-specific factors which have hampered structural transformation over … trajectory of South Africa presents a unique country case, given its industrial structure, concentration, and highly …