Language:
English
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Series Statement:
Policy research working paper 2448
Parallel Title:
Ritzen, J. M. M On "good" politicians and "bad" policies
Keywords:
Economic development
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Economic policy
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Institution building
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Public administration
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Economic development
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Economic policy
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Institution building
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Public administration
Abstract:
One of the primary reasons that otherwise good politicians enact bad policies in countries all over the world, but especially in low-income countries, is that they face significant constraints in their efforts to bring about reform. These constraints, the "room for maneuver", are shaped by the degree of social cohesion in a country and the quality of its institution
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"September 2000"--Cover
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-33)
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