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Democratisation in Africa: The Role of Self-Enforcing Constitutional Rules

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  • Ada Jansen
  • Krige Siebrits
  • Sophia du Plessis

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Following several decades during which violent civil conflict was common in African countries, the period from 1990 onwards was notably marked by a spreading and deepening of adherence to democratic principles. However, it is true to say that many African countries are still experiencing political instability and civil unrest. This raises the question of why […]

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  • Ada Jansen & Krige Siebrits & Sophia du Plessis, 2014. "Democratisation in Africa: The Role of Self-Enforcing Constitutional Rules," Working Papers 444, Economic Research Southern Africa.
    • Handle: RePEc:rza:wpaper:444
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    Keywords

    Africa; Crime and Violence; Democracy; Discrimination; Financial Markets; Government and Growth; Law;
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    JEL classification:

    • D7 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making
    • N4 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation
    • N9 - Economic History - - Regional and Urban History

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