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Reciprocity and statehood in Africa: from clientelism to cleptocracy

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  • Axel Paul, 2008. "Reciprocity and statehood in Africa: from clientelism to cleptocracy," International Review of Economics, Springer;Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations (HEIRS), vol. 55(1), pages 209-227, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:inrvec:v:55:y:2008:i:1:p:209-227
    DOI: 10.1007/s12232-007-0034-1
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    1. Scott, James C., 1969. "Corruption, Machine Politics, and Political Change," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 63(4), pages 1142-1158, December.
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    1. Ebney Ayaj Rana & Mustafa Kamal, 2018. "Does Clientelism Affect Income Inequality? Evidence from Panel Data," Journal of Income Distribution, Ad libros publications inc., vol. 26(1), pages 1-24, March.

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    Keywords

    Africa; Statehood; Reciprocity; Clientelism; Colonialism; Corruption; N00; N27; N40; N47; O55;
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    JEL classification:

    • N00 - Economic History - - General - - - General
    • N27 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Africa; Oceania
    • N40 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • N47 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Africa; Oceania
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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