The Power of Institutions: Political Architecture and Governance (Cornell Studies in Political Economy)
Andrew Macintyre
Conventional wisdom holds that "institutions matter." Here, Andrew MacIntyre reveals exactly how they matter in the developing world. Combining an eye for current concerns in international politics with a deep knowledge of Southeast Asia, MacIntyre explores the impact of institutions on effective governance. He examines the "national political architecture"—the complex of rules that determine how leadership of a state is constituted and how state authority is exercised. The Power of Institutions sets out an intriguing conundrum: one well-established body of literature decries the evils of highly centralized political systems, while an equally vigorous school of thought outlines the dangers of ... Read more
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Journal of Economic Literature
Political institutions have an important role to play in determining the quality of governance in any country but more so, ... Read more