In this paper we examine the interrelatedness between regime types of democracy and nondemocracy and poverty reduction. The liberal international order and democratic principles have been challenged by the populace’s general discontent in recent years, while the reduction of poverty is a central goal…
Abstract Despite decreasing global poverty, feelings of increasing inequalities drive growing dissatisfaction with development outcomes. Inclusive development benefiting larger parts of societies will be perceived as more legitimate. Yet, there is neither a thorough agreement on what constitutes inclusive…
This dissertation approaches the relationship between institutions and their impacts on development outcomes. Institutions describe formal and informal rules which structure human behavior and interactions. Because these formal and informal rules influence not only everyday actions but especially economic…