The Political Economy of State Capacity

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Besley, T.

Abstract

This presentation discusses issues relating to State Capacity: i.e. the ability of the state to tax, and to enforce contracts and regulate.

Citation

Presentation at the 16th Barcelona Economics Lecture series, April 21, 2009. 46 pp.

The Political Economy of State Capacity

Published 1 January 2009
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