Rent-Seeking, Institutions and Reforms in Africa

Theory and Empirical Evidence for Tanzania

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• Pius Fischer

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Pagine

682pagine

Tempo di lettura

24ore

• Economia e affari
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the detrimental impact of rent-seeking behavior on economic performance, particularly in Africa, this book explores how individuals and entities capture income without contributing productively. It highlights the resistance of rent-seekers to necessary reforms, emphasizing the importance of understanding their strategies for effective policy development. A detailed case study from Tanzania illustrates how rent-seeking has obstructed reforms in taxation, trade, and privatization, analyzing over 300 parastatal companies to quantify their financial activities and external support.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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