Timothy Besley brings together a set of essays on themes relevant to the study of economic development written by leading authors. It covers a range of topics many of which are relevant to policy issu
What is good government? Why do some governments fail ? How do you implement political accountability in practice? What incentives do you need to put in place to ensure that politicians and public se
Timothy Besley brings together a set of essays on themes relevant to the study of economic development written by leading authors. It covers a range of topics many of which are relevant to policy issu
"Little else is required to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice; all the rest being brought abou
"Little else is required to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice; all the rest being brought abou
The narrative of development economics is now infused with discussions of institutions. Economists debate whether institutions-or other factors altogether (geography, culture, or religion)-are central
The Murrlees Review was set up to identify what makes a good tax system for an open and developed economy in the 21 st century, and to suggest how the UK tax system could be reformed to move in that d
